---
title: "removeLast(_:)"
framework: swift
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "swift/anyrandomaccesscollection/removelast(_:)"
---

# removeLast(_:)

Removes the given number of elements from the end of the collection.

## Declaration

```swift
mutating func removeLast(_ k: Int)
```

## Parameters

- `k`: The number of elements to remove. k must be greater than or equal to zero, and must be less than or equal to the number of elements in the collection.

## Discussion

Discussion note: O(1) if the collection conforms to RandomAccessCollection; otherwise, O(k), where k is the number of elements to remove.