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In [[computing]], '''locale.h''' is a [[C (programming language)|C]] programming language [[header file]], used for purposes of [[Internationalization and localization|localization]]. The header provides two key functions: <code>localeconv</code> and <code>setlocale</code>. The former provides access to the current locale, while the latter allows one to set the current locale. The header also defines the [[C++ classes|struct]] <code>lconv</code>, which stores information about a given locale, including the local preference for the display of numbers and currency.

==Overview of functions==

==Usage==

===Inclusion===

C localization functions and types are defined in <tt>locale.h</tt> (<tt>clocale</tt> header in C++).

; C

<code>#include &lt;locale.h&gt;</code>

; C++

<code>#include &lt;clocale&gt;</code>

===Functions and usage===

'''struct lconv'''

*explain formatting monetary and other numeric values.