PHP ob_flush() Function

Example

Output the contents of a buffer without deleting it:

<?php
ob_start();
echo "This output will be sent to the browser";
ob_flush();
echo "This output will not be sent to the browser";
ob_end_clean();
?>

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Definition and Usage

The ob_flush() function outputs the contents of the topmost output buffer and then clears the buffer of the contents. The output may be caught by another output buffer or, if there are no other output buffers, sent directly to the browser.

Syntax

ob_flush();

Technical Details

PHP Version:	4.2+

❮ PHP Output Control Functions