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Re:Escape Character

Posted by Peter Johansson on October 25, 2001 at 6:47 AM

Hi,

Use the plus(+) sign instead of the backslash

regards,

/Peter

> Hi All!,

> I have a java program (below). I have divided a Long String
> into two lines and use the backslash as an escape character.
> This works fine in C and C++ but seems to be giving a problem
> in java. I consulted my colleagues but none seem to know the
> answer. I hate giving up on problems (ultimately).

> Can somebody help ?

> P.S : I have attached the Compiler Error Message as a comment below the program source.

> Thanks and regards,
> ANJAN. B

>
> /************************************************/
> import java.lang.String;

> public class Test
> {
> public static final void main(String [] args)
> {
> String strTest = "First Line \
> sdfsdfsdf";
> }
> }

> /**
> g:\temp\Test.java:7: Invalid escape character.
> String strTest = "First Line \
> ^
> 1 error
> */

> /************************************************/

• Re:Escape Character Matt Gerrans October 25, 2001 at 10:49 PM (0)