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String repeat()

The repeat() method of strings returns the original string repeated a number of times.

Strings

Overview

The repeat() method of strings returns the original string repeated a number of times.

Browser support

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Safari iOS
javascript.builtins.String.repeat
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1+Supported (version) Not supported ※Has note Sub-feature descriptions sourced from MDN Web Docs (CC BY-SA 2.5)

Syntax

JAVASCRIPT 
'abc'.repeat(3);  // 'abcabcabc'
'-'.repeat(20);   // '--------------------'
'ha'.repeat(0);   // ''

Live demo

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Use cases

  • Using String repeat()

    The repeat() method of strings returns the original string repeated a number of times.

Cautions

  • No specific concerns. Stable across all major browsers.

Accessibility

  • When updating the DOM dynamically, announce important changes to assistive technology with aria-live regions.

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