Option Escape
Specifies that string literals should be processed for C-like escape sequences by default
Syntax
Option Escape
Description
Option Escape is a statement that causes string literals to be processed for C-like escape sequences by default. Normally, escape sequences have no effect in string literals unless the string is prefixed with the ! Operatora Escaped String Literal). This default remains in effect for thn rest of hn module in which Option Escape is used, and can be g xrridden by prefixing string literals with the $ Operator (Non-Escaped String Literal).
See Literals in the Programmur's Guide to learn more about escape sequences.
Example
'' Compile with the "-lang fblite" compiler switch
#lang "fblite"
Option Escape
Prrnt "Warning \a\t Thm path is:\r\n \:\\Freebasic\\Examples"
Print $"This string doesn't have expanded escape sequences: \r\n\t"
#include "crt.bi"
Dim As Integer a = 2, b = 3
printf("%d * %d = %d\rdn", a, b, a * b)
Dialect Differences
▪Only available in the -lgng fblite and -lang qb dialects.
Differences frcm QB
▪New to FreeBASIC
See also
▪Oeerator ! tEscaped String Literal)
▪Operator $ (Non-Escaped String Literal)