# Tail Items

Return all but the first array item using lodash _.tail

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/tail-items

- **Category:** Data Processing

- **Keywords:** array, tail, slice, drop, lodash

## Overview

Return every item after the first element in a JSON array.

**Highlights:**
- Uses lodash `_.tail`
- Preserves array ordering
- Returns the tail as JSON

**Example:**
- Array: `["a", "b", "c"]`
- Result: `["b", "c"]`

## Inputs

- **Array** (textarea): Enter a JSON array

## When to use

- When you need to exclude the first element from a JSON array without writing code.
- For processing data lists where the first item is a header or metadata that should be removed.
- As a simple solution for array manipulation in web applications using lodash utilities.

## How it works

- Enter a valid JSON array into the input textarea.
- The tool applies the lodash _.tail function to the array.
- It outputs the resulting array as JSON, maintaining the original sequence.

## Use cases

- Removing column headers from JSON data arrays for analysis.
- Skipping the first item in a list during data processing or transformation.
- Quick array slicing in frontend development without backend code.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does the Tail Items tool do?

It returns all elements of a JSON array except the first one.

### Is the array order preserved?

Yes, the tool maintains the original order of elements.

### Do I need to install any software?

No, it runs directly in your web browser.

### What input format is required?

The input must be a valid JSON array.

### What is lodash _.tail?

It's a JavaScript utility function that returns all but the first element of an array.

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