current Return the current element in an array mixedcurrent arrayarray Every array has an internal pointer to its "current" element, which is initialized to the first element inserted into the array. The current function simply returns the value of the array element that's currently being pointed to by the internal pointer. It does not move the pointer in any way. If the internal pointer points beyond the end of the elements list, current returns &false;. If the array contains empty elements (0 or "", the empty string) then this function will return a value which evaluates to &false; for these elements as well (see converting to boolean and the type comparison tables for more information). This makes it impossible to determine if you are really at the end of the list in such an array using current. To properly traverse an array that may contain empty elements, use the each function. ]]> See also end, key, next, prev, and reset.