How can we check if an element exists in an array php? code example

Example 1: php array index exists

// Here's our fruity array
$fruits = ['apple', 'pear', 'banana'];

// Use it in an `if` statement
if (array_key_exists("banana", $fruits)) {
 // Do stuff because `banana` exists
}

// Store it for later use
$exists = array_key_exists("peach", $fruits);

// Return it directly
return array_key_exists("pineapple", $fruits);

Example 2: php check if item in array

$allowedFileType = ['application/vnd.ms-excel','text/xls','text/xlsx','application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet'];
  
if(in_array($_FILES["file"]["type"],$allowedFileType))