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HTML DOM console.warn() Method

❮ Console Object

Example

Write a warning to the console:

console.warn("This is a warning!");
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Definition and Usage

The console.warn() method writes a warning to the console.

Tip: When testing this method, be sure to have the console view visible (press F12 to view the console).


Browser Support

The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the method.

Method
console.warn() Yes 8.0 4.0 Yes Yes

Syntax

console.warn(message)

Parameter Values

Parameter Type Description
message String or Object Required. The message or object to write as a waringr

More Examples

Example

Use an object as the warning message:

var myObj = { firstname : "John", lastname : "Doe" };
console.warn(myObj);
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Example

Use an Array as the warning message:

var myArr = ["Orange", "Banana", "Mango", "Kiwi" ];
console.warn(myObj);
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❮ Console Object