Escape Characters
Escape characters in Python are used to represent characters in a string that are difficult or impossible to type directly. They are represented by a backslash (\) followed by a character or sequence of characters.
Common Escape Characters
| Escape Sequence | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
\\ | Backslash | 'C:\\path\\to\\file' |
\' | Single quote | 'It\\'s raining.' |
\" | Double quote | "She said, \\"Hello!\\"" |
\n | Newline | 'Line 1\\nLine 2' |
\t | Tab | 'Column 1\\tColumn 2' |
Raw Strings
If you want to include backslashes in a string without escaping them, you can use a raw string by prefixing the string with r or R.
For example:
const escapedString = 'This is a \'single quoted\' string.';Conclusion
Escape characters in Python allow you to include special characters in strings that would otherwise be difficult to represent. By using escape characters, you can create more readable and expressive strings in your Python programs.