linefeed Definition
a character that moves the cursor or print head to a new line, used especially to start a new line of text.
Using linefeed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "linefeed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The linefeed character is represented by '\n' in programming languages.
Example
The printer automatically adds a linefeed after each line of text.
Example
The file won't open properly because of incorrect linefeed characters.
linefeed Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for linefeed
- newline
- end-of-line character
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Summary: linefeed in Brief
A 'linefeed' [lahyn-feed] is a character used to move the cursor or print head to a new line, typically represented by '\n' in programming languages. It is automatically added by printers after each line of text and incorrect linefeed characters can cause issues with file opening.
