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# string(fromByteCount:countStyle:)

Converts a byte count into the specified string format without creating an `NSNumber` object.

```
class func string(fromByteCount byteCount: Int64, countStyle: ByteCountFormatter.CountStyle) -> String
```

## Parameters

`byteCount`

The byte count.

`countStyle`

The formatter style. See [`ByteCountFormatter.CountStyle`](/documentation/Foundation/ByteCountFormatter/CountStyle-swift.enum) for possible values.

## Return Value

A string containing the formatted `byteCount` value.

## See Also

  [Data Formatting Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/DataFormatting/DataFormatting.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/10000029i)


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