How to change single char from string in JavaScript

Question

I have a variable which contains the following string

placeholder = "<strong>Total Damage:</strong> $70,000.00"

Now, I am trying to replace Dollor sign($) with pound sign(£). Any idea how this can be done?

[Edit]

I don't know javascript, still trying to learn. now the solution seems so simple, I feel embarrassed now. Sorry for bothering everyone with such silly question :(

Googling `javascript replace character` should give you everything you need. — Pekka, Jan 11 '12 at 16:20
possible duplicate of [Javascript replace a character with a space](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6985722/javascript-replace-a-character-with-a-space) — Rob Hruska, Jan 11 '12 at 16:24
Also see [this answer](http://stackoverflow.com/a/2116614/29995) — Rob Hruska, Jan 11 '12 at 16:25

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 11 '12 at 16:22

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placeholder = placeholder.replace("$","£");

Simples!

answered Jan 11 '12 at 16:22

Jamiec

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score 3 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 11 '12 at 16:22

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Really?

JavaScript Replace

var myNewString = myOldString.replace("something", "new thing");

answered Jan 11 '12 at 16:22

Jordan

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score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Jan 11 '12 at 16:25

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placeholder = "<strong>Total Damage:</strong> $70,000.00".replace("$","£");

answered Jan 11 '12 at 16:25

Nope

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How to change single char from string in JavaScript

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