How to use an if statement in C to check what character the user has entered?

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Hey you guys beginner programmer here.Need help in this.

What I have tried:

I tried simply putting in the character in double quotes.Hoping it'll execute but it gives only one answer.

Posted 20-Aug-18 4:39am

Burhan Meraj

Updated 20-Aug-18 6:20am

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Simply said a string is a char array, so the use is a bit fuid. Take a look at this string tutorial.

Working with strings is a common task so the time to learn it is well invested.

Posted 20-Aug-18 6:21am

KarstenK

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Burhan Meraj 21-Aug-18 5:24am

Thank you.

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OriginalGriff · Accepted Answer · 2018-08-20T04:47:00

Solution 1

In C, double quotes delimits a string: "Hello"
To specify a single character, use single quotes: 'H', 'e', 'l', 'l', 'o'
So to check if the user entered a yes:

C++

if (inputChar == 'Y' || inputChar == 'y')
   {
   ...

Posted 20-Aug-18 4:47am

OriginalGriff

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Burhan Meraj 21-Aug-18 5:24am

Thank you.

OriginalGriff 21-Aug-18 5:33am

You're welcome!