Field Update Operators

Note

For details on specific operator, including syntax and examples,click on the specific operator to go to its reference page.

NameDescription
$currentDateSets the value of a field to current date, either as a Date or a Timestamp.
$incIncrements the value of the field by the specified amount.
$minOnly updates the field if the specified value is less than the existing field value.
$maxOnly updates the field if the specified value is greater than the existing field value.
$mulMultiplies the value of the field by the specified amount.
$renameRenames a field.
$setSets the value of a field in a document.
$setOnInsertSets the value of a field if an update results in an insert of a document. Has no effect on update operations that modify existing documents.
$unsetRemoves the specified field from a document.