new line character

[Ken Anderson]

I have no problem using the println() function when needed, but cannot get the newline character \n to work. Each attempt to use it, the compiler says "invalid character". This happens no matter where I insert it, front, middle or end of a sentence. Any suggestions?

[Val Dra]

is it included as a part of a string ? can you show your code ?

[Ken Anderson]

if ( count >= 56 )
\nSystem.out.print( args.[i] ) ;
above gives invalid character.

if ( count >= 56 )
System.out.println( args.[i] ) ;
above works fine except newline comes after i is printed

[David O'Meara]

The line you have that doesn't work isn't printing the newline.
You need to include it in the string that is output...

System.out.print("\n"+args[i]);

or even better (since the newline character is system dependant)...

String newLine = System.getProperty("line.separator");
System.out.print(newLine + args[i]);

or if you're looking for a third answer:

System.out.println();
System.out.print(args[i]);

Dave.
[This message has been edited by David O'Meara (edited May 15, 2001).]

[Val Dra]

See what a difference makes posting a little code

[Ken Anderson]

Thanks a bunch Val and David. That works great. I see what you mean about a little bit of code. It does kind of show where the error is right away.

[Ken Anderson]

Thank You Val and David. Posting code does make a difference doesn't it?