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Java String Escape

Escape text for a Java string literal: backslashes, quotes, \n, \t and control characters, optionally as \uXXXX ASCII.

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Example

Input
Path: C:\temp
"quoted"
Output
Path: C:\\temp\n\"quoted\"

How to use the Java String Escape

  1. Paste or type your Text into the input area, or open a file from your device.
  2. Adjust the options above the editor if the tool offers any.
  3. Review the Java string result, then copy it or download it as a file.

Privacy and limitations

  • Your data is processed on your device and is not uploaded to any server.

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