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C stdio putchar() Function

❮ C stdio Library


Example

Write characters to the console:

putchar('A');
putchar('B');
putchar(67);
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Definition and Usage

The putchar() function outputs a single character to the console.

The putchar() function is defined in the <stdio.h> header file.

Note: More accurately, it writes to the location specified by stdout which is usually the console but it may be configured to point to a file or other location.


Syntax

putchar(int c);

Parameter Values

Parameter Description
c Required. The ASCII value of a character. An actual character can also be used in this parameter.

Technical Details

Returns: An int value representing the ASCII value of the character that was written.

❮ C stdio Library

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