Global.NaN
JavaScript 1.3+, JScript 1.0+ Nav4.06+, IE 3+ Syntax
NaN
Description
The NaN object represents an object that is not equal to any number, including itself. NaN stands for Not a Number.
Example
Listing 6.139 shows how the NaN object is used in a comparison.
Listing 6.139 Example Using the NaN Object
<html> <body> <script lanuguage="JavaScript"> <!–– Hide if ("a" != NaN){ document.write("This is not a number"); } // End Hide ––> </script> </body> </html> |
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