The toLocaleString()
method returns a string representing the object. This method is meant to be overridden by derived objects for locale-specific purposes.
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
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
ECMAScript 3rd Edition (ECMA-262) | Standard | Initial definition. |
ECMAScript 5.1 (ECMA-262) The definition of 'Object.prototype.toLocaleString' in that specification. |
Standard | |
ECMAScript 2015 (6th Edition, ECMA-262) The definition of 'Object.prototype.toLocaleString' in that specification. |
Standard | |
ECMAScript Latest Draft (ECMA-262) The definition of 'Object.prototype.toLocaleString' in that specification. |
Living Standard |
Browser compatibility
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Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Feature | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | IE mobile | Opera Android | iOS Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
See also
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