findAny

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Description

Description:
Returns the zero-based index of the first element in array A that also exists in array B. If no common elements exist it returns -1.
Similar in functionality as find's first syntax, but the second parameter is an array of elements to find.
Groups:
Arrays

Syntax

Syntax:
searchIn findAny toFind
Parameters:
searchIn: Array
toFind: Array
Return Value:
Number - the index of the first found item

Examples

Example 1:
[0,1,2,3,4] findAny [2,4,6,8]; // returns 2
Example 2:
[0,1,2,3,4] findAny [8,6,4,2]; // returns 2
Example 3:
[0,1,2,3,4] findAny [5,7,9]; // returns -1

Additional Information

See also:
find findIf

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