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# PHP lcfirst() Function [ PHP String Reference Manual](#) ## Example Convert the first character of "Hello" to lowercase.: [Run Example »](#) * * * ## Definition and Usage The lcfirst() function converts the first character of a string to lowercase. Related functions: - Converts the first character of a string to uppercase. - Converts the first character of each word in a string to uppercase. - Converts a string to uppercase. - Converts a string to lowercase. * * * ## Syntax lcfirst(_string_) | Parameter | Description | | --- | --- | | _string_ | Required. Specifies the string to convert. | ## Technical Details | Return Value: | Returns the converted string. | | :--- | | PHP Version: | 5.3.0+ | * * PHP String Reference Manual](#)