Python supports escape characters that are non-printable and can be represented with a backslash notation. An escape character gets interpreted in both single and double quoted strings:
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Notations |
Hex characters |
Description |
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a |
0x07 |
Bell or alert |
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b |
0x08 |
Backspace |
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cx |
Control-x |
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n |
0x0a |
Newline |
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C-x |
Control-x |
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e |
0x1b |
Escape |
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f |
0x0c |
Form feed |
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s |
0x20 |
Space |
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M-C-x |
Meta-control-x |
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x |
Character x |
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nnn |
Octal notation, where n is in the range 0.7 |
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r |
0x0d |
Carriage return |
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xnn |
Hexadecimal notation, where n is in the range 0.9, a.f, or A.F |
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t |
0x09 |
Tab |
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v |
0x0b |
Vertical tab |