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# localizedStandardCompare(_:)

Compares strings as sorted by the Finder.

```
func localizedStandardCompare(_ string: String) -> ComparisonResult
```

## Parameters

`string`

The string to compare with the receiver.

## Return Value

The result of the comparison.

## Discussion

This method should be used whenever file names or other strings are presented in lists and tables where Finder-like sorting is appropriate. The exact sorting behavior of this method is different under different locales and may be changed in future releases. This method uses the current locale.

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