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# localizedString(byJoining:)

Constructs a formatted string from an array of strings that uses the list format specific to the current locale.

```
class func localizedString(byJoining strings: [String]) -> String
```

## Parameters

`strings`

An array of strings to join together in a list.

## Return Value

A formatted string that joins together a list of strings using a locale-specific list format.

## Discussion

> Tip:
> Use this method to join strings that are ready to be displayed in a bullet-point list. Sentences, phrases with punctuations, and appositions may not work well when joined together.

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