JavaScript String repeat() method
Example
Make new string by copying a string twice:
var str = "Hello world!";
str.repeat(2);
The result would be:
Hello world!Hello world!
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Definition and Usage
The repeat() method returns a new string with a specified number of copies of the string it was called on.
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the method.
| Method | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| repeat() | 41.0 | 12.0 | No | 24.0 | 9 | 28.0 |
Note: The repeat() method is not supported in Internet Explorer 11 and earlier versions.
Syntax
string.repeat(count)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| count | Required. The number of times the original string value should be repeated in the new string |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A String, a new string containing copies of the original string |
|---|---|
| JavaScript Version: | ECMAScript 6 |
JavaScript String Reference
