String creation and literal types in C Sharp (C#)

Introduction

Strings let us store and use words or sentences in our programs. Literal types help us write these words directly in the code.

When you want to store a name or message in your program.

When you need to show text to the user.

When you want to combine words or sentences.

When you want to write a fixed phrase or word directly in your code.

When you want to create a string that includes special characters like new lines.

Syntax

C Sharp (C#)

string variableName = "your text here";
string verbatimString = @"your text here";

Use double quotes " " to create a normal string.

Use @ before quotes to create a verbatim string that keeps spaces and new lines exactly.

Examples

This creates a simple string with the text Hello, world!

C Sharp (C#)

string greeting = "Hello, world!";

This verbatim string lets you write file paths easily without doubling backslashes.

C Sharp (C#)

string path = @"C:\Users\Name\Documents";

This verbatim string keeps the new lines as part of the text.

C Sharp (C#)

string multiline = @"Line 1
Line 2
Line 3";

Use backslash \ to include double quotes inside a normal string.

C Sharp (C#)

string quote = "She said, \"Hello!\"";

Sample Program

This program shows two ways to create strings and prints them. The verbatim string keeps the new line and quotes as typed.

C Sharp (C#)

using System;

class Program
{
    static void Main()
    {
        string normal = "Hello, friend!";
        string verbatim = @"This is a verbatim string
It keeps new lines and ""quotes"".";
        Console.WriteLine(normal);
        Console.WriteLine(verbatim);
    }
}

Important Notes

Normal strings use escape sequences like \n for new line or \" for quotes.

Verbatim strings start with @ and do not process escape sequences except doubling quotes "".

Use verbatim strings for file paths or multi-line text to make code easier to read.

Summary

Strings store text using double quotes.

Verbatim strings start with @ and keep text exactly as typed.

Escape sequences let you add special characters inside normal strings.