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What function is used to display output in C programming?
printf
In C, the ______ character is used to insert a newline in the output.
\n
Which of the following are common escape sequences in C? (Select all that apply)
What does the placeholder %d represent in printf?
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What is the purpose of placeholders in output statements in C?
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The printf function allows you to control the appearance of displayed data using ______.
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Which of the following is a placeholder for a floating-point number in printf?
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Study Notes
Output Operations in C
- Output operations allow programs to display information to the user.
- The
printffunction is used to display output to the screen or console in C. - The
printffunction takes a format string as a parameter which specifies the text to be displayed and how variables should be formatted. - The
\ncharacter is used to insert a newline in the output and moves the cursor to the beginning of the next line. -
printfcan format output by controlling the appearance of the displayed data such as specifying the number of decimal places for floating-point numbers or padding strings with spaces. - Format specifiers are used within a format string to indicate how variables should be formatted.
Basic Escape Sequences
- Escape sequences are special character combinations that allow characters that are difficult to type or have a special meaning within a string to be represented.
- These sequences are used to insert characters that cannot be typed directly into a string.
Common Escape Sequences in C
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\n: Newline - Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next line. -
\t: Tab - Inserts a horizontal tab. -
\": Double quote - Inserts a double quote character. -
\': Single quote - Inserts a single quote character. -
\\: Backslash - Inserts a backslash character. -
\b: Backspace - Moves the cursor back one position. -
\r: Carriage return - Moves the cursor to the beginning of the current line. -
\f: Form feed - Moves the cursor to the next logical page.
Placeholders in Output Statements
- Placeholders, also known as format specifiers, are used to specify where and how the values of variables should be inserted into the output.
- They are specified by using format specifiers, which start with the
%symbol, followed by a letter that represents the data type of the variable. - The format specifiers are replaced with the corresponding values when the output is displayed.
Format Specifiers in printf for Different Data Types
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%dor%i: Signed integer -
%u: Unsigned integer -
%f: Floating-point number -
%c: Character -
%s: String -
%p: Pointer address -
%xor%X: Hexadecimal number
Modifiers with Format Specifiers
- Modifiers can be used with format specifiers to control the width, precision, and other formatting aspects of the output.
- Examples of modifiers include:
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-: Left-justify the output. -
+: Include a sign (+ or -) for numeric values. -
0: Pad output with zeros. -
#: Use an alternative form for specific data types. -
.followed by a number: Specifies the precision for floating-point numbers. - A number before the format specifier: Specifies the minimum width of the output field.
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Description
This quiz focuses on output operations in C programming, particularly using the printf function and various escape sequences. You will learn how to format output, use format specifiers, and understand special character representations.
