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Robert Bourton
4,751 PointsWhy the new line when its in the browser?
If on web browser page br is used, but why also \n.
3 Answers
Steven Parker
231,265 PointsAs you know, a <br /> causes the text displayed by the browser to go to the next line.
An actual newline (\n) causes the code to go to the next line. This has no effect on the display, but makes the code itself more readable.
Robert Bourton
4,751 PointsThanks, great answer.
Steven Parker
231,265 PointsRobert Bourton — Happy to help. But did you mean to remove the "best answer" from it (I noticed earlier you had given it one)?
Robert Bourton
4,751 PointsCould of been a double click, not sure.
Steven Parker
231,265 PointsOK, but it did make me wonder! Glad I could help, and happy coding!