The toLocaleString()
method returns a string representing the object. This method is meant to be overridden by derived objects for locale-specific purposes.
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Syntax
obj.toLocaleString()
Return value
A string representing the object.
Description
Object
's toLocaleString
returns the result of calling toString()
.
This function is provided to give objects a generic toLocaleString
method, even though not all may use it. See the list below.
Objects overriding toLocaleString
Array
:Array.prototype.toLocaleString()
Number
:Number.prototype.toLocaleString()
Date
:Date.prototype.toLocaleString()
Specifications
Browser compatibility
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Desktop | Mobile | Server | |||||||||||
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toLocaleString | Chrome Full support 1 | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support 1 | IE Full support 5.5 | Opera Full support Yes | Safari Full support Yes | WebView Android Full support 1 | Chrome Android Full support 18 | Firefox Android Full support 4 | Opera Android Full support Yes | Safari iOS Full support Yes | Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0 | nodejs Full support Yes |
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- Full support