Number.prototype.valueOf()
The valueOf() method of Number values returns the value of this number.
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Syntax
js
valueOf()
Parameters
None.
Return value
A number representing the primitive value of the specified Number object.
Description
This method is usually called internally by JavaScript and not explicitly in web code.
Examples
Using valueOf
js
const numObj = new Number(10);
console.log(typeof numObj); // object
const num = numObj.valueOf();
console.log(num); // 10
console.log(typeof num); // number
Specifications
| Specification |
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| ECMAScript Language Specification # sec-number.prototype.valueof |
Browser compatibility
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