Why don't we get 5 vertical spaces when we use '\v'. what...

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Answer by Daniel
Submitted on 3/30/2004
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A. We don't get 5 horizontal spaces when we use \t; the amount of horizontal movement is dependent on the initial location on the page; the cursor moves to the next column designated as a "tab stop". These may be spaced every fourth column, or every eighth column, or whatever; in fact, they need not be equidistant. B. But more important, MOST of the ASCII control characters (0-31) have fallen into disuse as communications technologies have changed, and recognition for them is far from universal. The vertical tab is one of those that has largely fallen by the wayside. C. The form feed, though more commonly supported than the vertical tab, is also far from universally supported. Where supported, it means something like "this page is done, go to next page". Most directly applicable to printers; on monitors it may clear the screen or the like.

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Question by shalu
Submitted on 11/4/2003
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Why don't we get 5 vertical spaces when we use '\v'. what is form feed'\f'?

Answer by go get it
Submitted on 3/13/2006
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how many of u guys av a 40 inch vertical

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