DateTimeFormatSymbols (ThreeTen Date and Time API)

java.lang.Object
- java.time.format.DateTimeFormatSymbols

```
public final class DateTimeFormatSymbols
extends java.lang.Object
```
Localized symbols used in date and time formatting.
A significant part of dealing with dates and times is the localization. This class acts as a central point for accessing the information.
Specification for implementors
This class is immutable and thread-safe.

Since:

1.8

Field Summary

Fields
Modifier and Type Field and Description

static DateTimeFormatSymbols STANDARD
The standard set of non-localized symbols.

Fields
Modifier and Type	Field and Description
`static DateTimeFormatSymbols`	`STANDARD` The standard set of non-localized symbols.

Method Summary

All Methods Static Methods Instance Methods Concrete Methods
Modifier and Type	Method and Description
`boolean`	`equals(java.lang.Object obj)` Checks if these symbols equal another set of symbols.
`static java.util.Locale[]`	`getAvailableLocales()` Lists all the locales that are supported.
`char`	`getDecimalSeparator()` Gets the character that represents the decimal point.
`char`	`getNegativeSign()` Gets the character that represents the negative sign.
`char`	`getPositiveSign()` Gets the character that represents the positive sign.
`char`	`getZeroDigit()` Gets the character that represents zero.
`int`	`hashCode()` A hash code for these symbols.
`static DateTimeFormatSymbols`	`of(java.util.Locale locale)` Obtains symbols for the specified locale.
`static DateTimeFormatSymbols`	`ofDefaultLocale()` Obtains symbols for the default locale.
`java.lang.String`	`toString()` Returns a string describing these symbols.
`DateTimeFormatSymbols`	`withDecimalSeparator(char decimalSeparator)` Returns a copy of the info with a new character that represents the decimal point.
`DateTimeFormatSymbols`	`withNegativeSign(char negativeSign)` Returns a copy of the info with a new character that represents the negative sign.
`DateTimeFormatSymbols`	`withPositiveSign(char positiveSign)` Returns a copy of the info with a new character that represents the positive sign.
`DateTimeFormatSymbols`	`withZeroDigit(char zeroDigit)` Returns a copy of the info with a new character that represents zero.

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object
clone, finalize, getClass, notify, notifyAll, wait, wait, wait

- Field Detail
  - STANDARD
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public static final DateTimeFormatSymbols STANDARD
```
    The standard set of non-localized symbols.
    This uses standard ASCII characters for zero, positive, negative and a dot for the decimal point.
- Method Detail
  - getAvailableLocales
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public static java.util.Locale[] getAvailableLocales()
```
    Lists all the locales that are supported.
    The locale 'en_US' will always be present.
    
    Returns:
    an array of locales for which localization is supported
  - ofDefaultLocale
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public static DateTimeFormatSymbols ofDefaultLocale()
```
    Obtains symbols for the default locale.
    This method provides access to locale sensitive symbols.
    
    Returns:
    the info, not null
  - of
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public static DateTimeFormatSymbols of(java.util.Locale locale)
```
    Obtains symbols for the specified locale.
    This method provides access to locale sensitive symbols.
    
    Parameters:
    locale - the locale, not null
    
    Returns:
    the info, not null
  - getZeroDigit
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public char getZeroDigit()
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    Gets the character that represents zero.
    The character used to represent digits may vary by culture. This method specifies the zero character to use, which implies the characters for one to nine.
    
    Returns:
    the character for zero
  - withZeroDigit
```
public DateTimeFormatSymbols withZeroDigit(char zeroDigit)
```
    Returns a copy of the info with a new character that represents zero.
    The character used to represent digits may vary by culture. This method specifies the zero character to use, which implies the characters for one to nine.
    
    Parameters:
    zeroDigit - the character for zero
    
    Returns:
    a copy with a new character that represents zero, not null
  - getPositiveSign
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public char getPositiveSign()
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    Gets the character that represents the positive sign.
    The character used to represent a positive number may vary by culture. This method specifies the character to use.
    
    Returns:
    the character for the positive sign
  - withPositiveSign
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public DateTimeFormatSymbols withPositiveSign(char positiveSign)
```
    Returns a copy of the info with a new character that represents the positive sign.
    The character used to represent a positive number may vary by culture. This method specifies the character to use.
    
    Parameters:
    positiveSign - the character for the positive sign
    
    Returns:
    a copy with a new character that represents the positive sign, not null
  - getNegativeSign
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public char getNegativeSign()
```
    Gets the character that represents the negative sign.
    The character used to represent a negative number may vary by culture. This method specifies the character to use.
    
    Returns:
    the character for the negative sign
  - withNegativeSign
```
public DateTimeFormatSymbols withNegativeSign(char negativeSign)
```
    Returns a copy of the info with a new character that represents the negative sign.
    The character used to represent a negative number may vary by culture. This method specifies the character to use.
    
    Parameters:
    negativeSign - the character for the negative sign
    
    Returns:
    a copy with a new character that represents the negative sign, not null
  - getDecimalSeparator
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public char getDecimalSeparator()
```
    Gets the character that represents the decimal point.
    The character used to represent a decimal point may vary by culture. This method specifies the character to use.
    
    Returns:
    the character for the decimal point
  - withDecimalSeparator
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public DateTimeFormatSymbols withDecimalSeparator(char decimalSeparator)
```
    Returns a copy of the info with a new character that represents the decimal point.
    The character used to represent a decimal point may vary by culture. This method specifies the character to use.
    
    Parameters:
    decimalSeparator - the character for the decimal point
    
    Returns:
    a copy with a new character that represents the decimal point, not null
  - equals
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public boolean equals(java.lang.Object obj)
```
    Checks if these symbols equal another set of symbols.
    
    Overrides:
    
    equals in class java.lang.Object
    
    Parameters:
    obj - the object to check, null returns false
    
    Returns:
    true if this is equal to the other date
    See Also:
    Object.hashCode(), HashMap
  - hashCode
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public int hashCode()
```
    A hash code for these symbols.
    
    Overrides:
    
    hashCode in class java.lang.Object
    
    Returns:
    a suitable hash code
    See Also:
    Object.equals(java.lang.Object), System.identityHashCode(java.lang.Object)
  - toString
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public java.lang.String toString()
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    Returns a string describing these symbols.
    
    Overrides:
    
    toString in class java.lang.Object
    
    Returns:
    a string description, not null

Class DateTimeFormatSymbols

Specification for implementors

Field Summary

Method Summary

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

Field Detail

STANDARD

Method Detail

getAvailableLocales

ofDefaultLocale

of

getZeroDigit

withZeroDigit

getPositiveSign

withPositiveSign

getNegativeSign

withNegativeSign

getDecimalSeparator

withDecimalSeparator

equals

hashCode

toString