Escape Sequences
Escape sequences are special symbols prefixed with a back slash ( \ ). These symbols can be used in printf() function to provide a formatted output. Sometimes they are used in formatted input too.
Here is the list of escape sequences:
| Escape Sequence | Description |
|---|---|
| \b | Moves the cursor back one position (non-destructive). |
| \n | Moves the cursor to the first position of the next line. |
| \r | Moves the cursor to the first position of the current line |
| \t | Moves the cursor to the next horizontal tabular position. |
| \’ | Produces a single quote |
| \” | Produces a double quote |
| \\ | Produces a single backslash |
Example
int main()
{
int a=3,b=56;
printf(“%d\n%d”,a,b);
getch();
return(0);
}
Output
3
56
Escape Sequences