How do I add a newline using printf

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How do I add a new line to a print command using printf   printf  I want this on a new line     I thought it would be something like this but it didn t work  printf   n I want this on a new line  n    Thanks in advance for the help

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Try this   printf   n s n   I want this on a new line     That allows you to separate the formatting from the actual text  You can use multiple placeholders and multiple arguments   quantity 38  price 142 15  description  advanced widget    printf   8d 10 2f   s n    quantity    price    description        38    142 15  advanced widget

User · Answer

To write a newline use  n not  n the latter is just a slash and a n

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