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# getDefaultPercentFormat()

Returns the default percentage format.

## Signature

`getDefaultPercentFormat()`

## Returns

**Type: `NumberFormat`** The percentage format returned by `$Locale.percentFormat`.

## Sample Code

```javascript
// Returns 20%
$A.localizationService.getDefaultPercentFormat().format(0.20);
```

**See Also**  


-   [$Locale](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/aura-platform/expr/expr-locale-value-provider.md)