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# Int8Array()

The **`Int8Array()`** constructor creates a typed array of
twos-complement 8-bit signed integers. The contents are initialized to `0`.
Once established, you can reference elements in the array using the object's methods, or
using standard array index syntax (that is, using bracket notation).

## Syntax

```js
new Int8Array()
new Int8Array(length)
new Int8Array(typedArray)
new Int8Array(object)

new Int8Array(buffer)
new Int8Array(buffer, byteOffset)
new Int8Array(buffer, byteOffset, length)
```

> **Note:** `Int8Array()` can only be constructed with `new`. Attempting to call it without `new` throws a [`TypeError`](../../globals/TypeError/TypeError.mdx).

### Parameters

See [`TypedArray`](https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/TypedArray#parameters).

### Exceptions

See [`TypedArray`](https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/TypedArray#exceptions).
