Console error()

Example

Write an error to the console:

console.error("You made a mistake");
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More examples below.


Description

The error() method writes an error message to the console.

The console is useful for testing purposes.


Syntax

console.error(message)

Parameters

Parameter Description
message Required.
The error message to write to the console.


More Examples

Use an object as the error message:

const myObj = {firstname:"John", lastname:"Doe"};
console.error(myObj);
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Use an array as the error message:

const myArr = ["Orange", "Banana", "Mango", "Kiwi"];
console.error(myArr);
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Browser Support

console.error() is supported in all browsers:

Chrome IE Edge Firefox Safari Opera
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