__Escape sequences__ are used to signal an alternative interpretation of a series of characters. In Java, a character preceded by a _backslash_ (\\) is an escape sequence. 

The Java compiler takes an escape sequence as one single character that has a special meaning.

# Common escape sequences
Below are some commonly used escape sequences in Java.
## `\t`: Inserts a tab

This sequence inserts a _tab_ in the text where it's used.

## `\n`: Inserts a new line
This sequence inserts a _new line_ in the text where it's used.

## `\r`: Inserts a carriage return
This sequence inserts a _carriage return_ in the text where it's used. It's expected to move the cursor back to the beginning of the line without moving down the line. 

> __Note__: Its output depends on the console being used. You may see the cursor moving down the line, or not moving at all.

## `\'`: Inserts a single quote
This sequence inserts a _single quote_ character in the text where it's used.

## `\"`: Inserts a double quote
This sequence inserts a _double quote_ character in the text where it's used.

## `\\`: Inserts a backslash
This sequence inserts a _backslash_ character in the text where it's used.

# Implementation

In the example below, the above escape sequences are shown in action:

class EscapeSequences 
{
    public static void main( String args[] ) 
    {
        // Add a tab between Edpresso and shot
        System.out.println( "Edpresso\tshot" );

        // Add a new line after Edpresso
        System.out.println( "Edpresso\nshot" );

        // Add a carriage return after Edpresso
        System.out.println( "Edpresso\rshot" );

        // Add a single quote between Edpresso and shot
        System.out.println( "Edpresso\'shot" );

        // Add a double quote between Edpresso and shot
        System.out.println( "Edpresso\"shot" );

        // Add a backslash between Edpresso and shot
        System.out.println( "Edpresso\\shot" );
    }
}

Every output matches the description provided above, except one. The expected result in the case of a `\r` sequence is:
```bash
shotesso
``` 

But we get:
```bash
Edpressoshot
``` 
because this sequence depends on the console being used.

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What are escape sequences in Java?

Escape sequences are used to signal an alternative interpretation of a series of characters. In Java, a character preceded by a backslash (\) is an escape sequence. The Java compiler takes an escape sequence as one single character that has a special meaning. Common escape sequences Below are some commonly used escape sequences in Java. \t: Inserts a tab This sequence inserts a tab in the text where it s used. \n: Inserts a new line This sequence inserts a new line in the text where it s used. \r: Inserts a carriage return This sequence inserts a carriage return in the text where it s used. It s expected to move the cursor back to the beginning of the line without moving down the line.  Note: Its output depends on the console being used. You may see the cursor moving down the line, or not moving at all.  \ : Inserts a single quote This sequence inserts a single quote character in the text where it s used. \ : Inserts a double quote This sequence inserts a double quote character in the text where it s used. \\: Inserts a backslash This sequence inserts a backslash character in the text where it s used. Implementation In the example below, the above escape sequences are shown in action: 

What are escape sequences in Java?

Common escape sequences

\t: Inserts a tab

\n: Inserts a new line

\r: Inserts a carriage return

\': Inserts a single quote

\": Inserts a double quote

\\: Inserts a backslash

Implementation

`\t`: Inserts a tab

`\n`: Inserts a new line

`\r`: Inserts a carriage return

`\'`: Inserts a single quote

`\"`: Inserts a double quote

`\\`: Inserts a backslash