# jQuery.error()

## jQuery.error ( message ) version added: 1.4.1

- message
  Type: String
  The message to send out.

Description: Takes a string and throws an exception containing it.

This method exists primarily for plugin developers who wish to override it and provide a better display (or more information) for the error messages.

## Examples:

#### Example: Override jQuery.error for display in Firebug.

    jQuery.error = console.error;