JS-005
String explained in a JavaScript learning illustration — Text inside quotes
Beginner2 min~2 min read#string#text#quotes

String

Text inside quotes

Goal

Learn how JavaScript stores text values.

Explanation

  • String is the data type for text.
  • All words, sentences, messages, and names in JavaScript are stored as Strings.
  • To tell JavaScript that something is text, you must wrap it in quotes.
  • Strings can use double quotes, single quotes, or backticks.
  • Without quotes, JavaScript treats the word as a variable name.

Analogy

A String is like writing on a sign. As long as the text is inside quotes, JavaScript knows it is just text.

Code

let name = "Vitalii";

console.log(name);

Result: Vitalii

Common mistake

If you write Vitalii without quotes, JavaScript will look for a variable with that name instead of treating it as text.

Remember

  • ✦ String stores text.
  • ✦ Text must be wrapped in quotes.
  • ✦ "Hello", "AtomCode", and "JavaScript" are strings.

Quick Quiz

Which value has the String type?

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