URLSearchParams.toString()

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The toString() method of the URLSearchParams interface returns a string containg a query string suitable for use in a URL.

Syntax

URLSearchParams.toString()

Returns

A string.

Example

let url = new URL('https://example.com?foo=1&bar=2');
let params = new URLSearchParams(url.search.slice(1));

//Add a second foo parameter.
params.append('foo', 4);
console.log(params.toString());
//Prints 'foo=1&bar=2&foo=4'.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
URL
The definition of 'toString()' in that specification.
Living Standard Initial definition. Appears in the IDL as stringifier.

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari (WebKit)
Basic support 49.0        
Feature Android Android Webview Firefox Mobile (Gecko) Firefox OS IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile Chrome for Android
Basic support No support 49.0           49.0

See also

Document Tags and Contributors

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