How to code detection of varying equalities in an array

[j_Southern]

I have an array and I need to be able to detect when a varying number of consecutive array elements are equal. I want to be able to call the code and give the number of elements I need to find.

The following does not work but I hope will illustrate what I am looking for.

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I have been looking at ways of recording the number of equalities in the p loop, but I am sure there is a more elegant way.
John

[Kaper]

Not really clear to me, but let's try (for one dimensional array):

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of course in 2-dimentional - similar but with 2 loops

[j_Southern]

Thanks for your help. I have now solved the problem using your ideas. Wonderful!
John