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# ParseJSON

## Overview

Parses the supplied string or array value and returns a object from that value. This function will not execute functions within the supplied values.

### Syntax

ParseJSON(1)

### Function Properties

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| Ordinal | Type            |              | Description              |
| ------- | --------------- | ------------ | ------------------------ |
| **1**   | string or array | **Required** | String or array to parse |

## Example

This example sets the val variable to propVal.

```
<script runat="server">
     var str = '{ "prop1": "propVal" }';
     var obj = Platform.Function.ParseJSON(str);
     var val = obj.prop1;
</script>
```