String

`String.raw`

Returns the raw string form of template literals, processing substitutions but not escape sequences

Syntax

JavaScript

String.raw(callSite, ...substitutions)

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
callSite	TemplateStringsArray	A well-formed template call site object
substitutions	any[]	Substitution values

Return Value

The raw string form

Examples

Basic Usage

const path = String.raw`C:\Users\Documents\file.txt`;
console.log(path); // 'C:\Users\Documents\file.txt'

Practical Example

const regex = String.raw`\d+\.\d+`;
console.log(regex); // '\d+\.\d+'

Advanced Usage

const newline = String.raw`Hello\nWorld`;
console.log(newline); // 'Hello\nWorld' (literal backslash-n)

Understanding String.raw

The String.raw method in JavaScript returns the raw string form of template literals, processing substitutions but not escape sequences. It belongs to the String object and is one of the most widely used methods for working with string values in modern JavaScript and TypeScript applications.

The method signature is String.raw(callSite, ...substitutions). It accepts 2 parameters: callSite, substitutions. When called, it returns the raw string form. Understanding when and how to use raw() helps you write more expressive, readable code.

Common use cases for String.raw include data transformation, input validation, API response processing, and building reusable utility functions. It works well alongside related methods like string-fromcharcode, string-fromcodepoint, enabling you to chain operations together for complex data manipulation pipelines.

Browser support for String.raw is excellent across all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. It is also fully supported in Node.js and Deno. For older environments, transpilation with Babel or a polyfill may be needed.