How to create a string from one char with JavaScript? [duplicate]

Question

How to create a string from one char with JavaScript?

This is C#.

String text = new String('*',20);

Is there an easy way to do this with JavaScript?

If that's a JavaScript question, please state the goal, not a code you want ported from another language. — Denys Séguret
– Denys Séguret, Commented May 9, 2014 at 15:02
From his given example, he wants an easy code in JS that creates a string "********************" — Palash
– Palash, Commented May 9, 2014 at 15:04

adeneo · Accepted Answer · 2014-05-09 15:03:14Z

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You could join an array

var text = new Array(20).join('*');

// returns ********************

answered May 9, 2014 at 15:03

adeneo

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@rlemon +1 for confusing SO with reddit

@MBottens no confusion. people on Reddit are nicer :P