Special Characters in Perl
Part of the Perl For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Like any programming language, Perl uses special commands for special characters, such as backspaces or vertical tabs. So, if you need to program in a bell or a beep or just a carriage return, check the following table for the character that will produce it:
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
| \n | Newline |
| \r | Carriage return |
| \t | Tab character |
| \f | Formfeed character |
| \b | Backspace character |
| \v | Vertical tab |
| \a | Bell or beep |
| \e | Escape character |
