remove element from array

hi all, How can I remove an element from the middle of an array? I've tried unset but it doesn't seem to completely remove everything. I am serializing an array and then storing it in MySQL and with unset, not all of the codes or encryption (don't know if this is the right term) associated with the serializing was removed. Anyway, is there another way to do this task? I've tried moving the element to the end of the array and then popping it off, but that still doesn't get rid of it from its original place in the array. I'm using php4. Thanks for the help!!! Maria Maria B. Erb Web Developer Keene State College 603-358-2340 mail address: MS 2707 / CMIT 229 Main Street Keene, NH 03435