Object.prototype.toLocaleString()

The toLocaleString() method returns a string representing the object. This method is meant to be overridden by derived objects for locale-specific purposes.

Syntax

<var>obj</var>.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

See also

• Object.prototype.toString()