# Common Errors

Out-of-Bounds Error

This is what you’ll get when trying to access an element, “slot,” or index that doesn’t exist.

### 
Quick fix:

1. Print the length of an array:

```java
println(arrayName.length);
```

2\. Make sure the index you are trying to access is LESS THAN the length.


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