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Summary
The toLocaleString() method returns a string representing the object. This method is meant to be overriden by derived objects for locale-specific purposes.
Syntax
obj.toLocaleString();
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. | Standard | Initial definition. |
| ECMAScript 5.1 (ECMA-262) The definition of 'Object.prototype.toLocaleString' in that specification. |
Standard | |
| ECMAScript 6 (ECMA-262) The definition of 'Object.prototype.toLocaleString' in that specification. |
Release Candidate |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
| Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |