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# Python2.x Python slice() Function [ Python Built-in Functions](#) * * * ## Description The **slice()** function creates a slice object, primarily used for parameter passing in slicing operations. ## Syntax slice syntax: class slice(stop)class slice(start, stop[, step]) Parameter explanation: * start -- Starting position * stop -- Ending position * step -- Step (interval) ## Return Value Returns a slice object. ## Example The following example demonstrates the usage of slice: >>>myslice = slice(5)# Set a slice to capture 5 elements>>>myslice slice(None, 5, None)>>>arr = range(10)>>>arr[0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]>>>arr# Capture 5 elements[0, 1, 2, 3, 4]>>> [ Python Built-in Functions](#)