# formattedValue Returns the player’s score as a localized string. ``` var formattedValue: String? { get } ``` ## Discussion This property is invalid on a newly initialized score object. On a score returned from GameKit, it contains a formatted string based on the player’s score. You determine how a score is formatted when you define the leaderboard in App Store Connect. Never convert the `value` property into a string directly; always use this method to receive the formatted string. > Important: > You may be tempted to write your own formatting code rather than using the `formattedValue` property. Do not do this. Using the built-in support makes it easy to localize the score value into other languages, and provides a string that is consistent with the presentation of your scores in the Game Center app. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)