valueOf

Summary

Returns the string value of an error.

Syntax

error.valueOf()

Return Value

The string "Error: " plus the error message.

Examples

The following example illustrates the use of the valueOF method with a date.

var myError = new Error();
 myError.message = "This is an error.";
 var value = myError.valueOf();
 document.write(value);

 // Output: Error: This is an error.

Remarks

The error object is any instance of an Error.

Attributions

• Microsoft Developer Network: Article