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vertical tab, formfeed, space, return, del, and escape as @samp{?\a}, |
vertical tab, formfeed, space, return, del, and escape as @samp{?\a}, |
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@samp{?\b}, @samp{?\t}, @samp{?\n}, @samp{?\v}, @samp{?\f}, |
@samp{?\b}, @samp{?\t}, @samp{?\n}, @samp{?\v}, @samp{?\f}, |
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@samp{?\s}, @samp{?\r}, @samp{?\d}, and @samp{?\e}, respectively. |
@samp{?\s}, @samp{?\r}, @samp{?\d}, and @samp{?\e}, respectively. |
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Thus, |
(@samp{?\s} followed by a dash has a different meaning---it applies |
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the ``super'' modifier to the following character.) Thus, |
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@example |
@example |
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?\a @result{} 7 ; @r{control-g, @kbd{C-g}} |
?\a @result{} 7 ; @r{control-g, @kbd{C-g}} |
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These sequences which start with backslash are also known as |
These sequences which start with backslash are also known as |
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@dfn{escape sequences}, because backslash plays the role of an |
@dfn{escape sequences}, because backslash plays the role of an |
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``escape character''; this terminology has nothing to do with the |
``escape character''; this terminology has nothing to do with the |
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character @key{ESC}. @samp{\s} is meant for use only in character |
character @key{ESC}. @samp{\s} is meant for use in character |
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constants; in string constants, just write the space. |
constants; in string constants, just write the space. |
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@cindex control characters |
@cindex control characters |