Escape Sequences In Java
Categories: Java 8(JDK1.8)
A character preceded by a backslash (\) is an escape sequence and has a special meaning to the compiler.
The newline character (\n) has been used frequently in this tutorial in System.out.println() statements to advance to the next line after the string is printed.
Following table shows the Java escape sequences −
Escape SequenceDescription
\tInserts a tab in the text at this point.
\bInserts a backspace in the text at this point.
\nInserts a newline in the text at this point.
\rInserts a carriage return in the text at this point.
\fInserts a form feed in the text at this point.
\'Inserts a single quote character in the text at this point.
\"Inserts a double quote character in the text at this point.
\\Inserts a backslash character in the text at this point.