---
title: "localizedCompare(_:)"
framework: swift
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "swift/stringprotocol/localizedcompare(_:)"
---

# localizedCompare(_:)

Compares the string and the given string using a localized comparison.

## Declaration

```swift
func localizedCompare<T>(_ aString: T) -> ComparisonResult where T : StringProtocol
```