In C++, you can show text and values on the screen using the cout
object and the <<
(insertion operator). This is essential for communicating with users and displaying information in programs.
Basic Output Example
When printing text in C++, always enclose the content within double quotes (" "
):
#include <iostream> using namespace std; int main() { cout << "Revving up the engine!"; return 0; }
Multiple Output Statements
You can include multiple cout
statements in a program. However, they do not automatically create new lines:
#include <iostream> using namespace std; int main() { cout << "Revving up the engine!"; cout << " Time to hit the road!"; return 0; }
Explanation:
- First statement: Prints
"Revving up the engine!"
- Second statement: Immediately prints
" Time to hit the road!"
on the same line. - Since there is no automatic line break, the output appears next to each other without separation.