# String - JavaScript

A string is a series of characters (letters and/or digits).

## What is a **string** in JavaScript?

A string is a series of characters (letters and/or digits).

Strings can be defined with 3 types of quotes.
```javascript
let firstName = "Sandra"; //double quotes
let middleName = 'Herbert'; //single quotes
let lastName = `Jones`; //back ticks
```

Level: Novice · [More JavaScript terms at this level](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/subjects/javascript/novice)

Updated: September 27, 2026

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