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Warning: Use of the document.write() method is strongly discouraged.

As the HTML spec itself warns :

This method has very idiosyncratic behavior. In some cases, this method can affect the state of the HTML parser while the parser is running, resulting in a DOM that does not correspond to the source of the document (e.g. if the string written is the string " <plaintext> " or " <!-- "). In other cases, the call can clear the current page first, as if document.open() had been called. In yet more cases, the method is simply ignored, or throws an exception. Users agents are explicitly allowed to avoid executing script elements inserted via this method . And to make matters even worse, the exact behavior of this method can in some cases be dependent on network latency, which can lead to failures that are very hard to debug. For all these reasons, use of this method is strongly discouraged. Therefore, avoid using document.write() — and if possible, update any existing code that is still using it.

The document.write() method writes a string of text to a document stream opened by document.open() .

Note: Because document.write() writes to the document stream , calling document.write() on a closed (loaded) document automatically calls document.open() , which will clear the document .

A string containing the text to be written to the document.

Return value

None ( undefined ).

The text you write is parsed into the document's structure model. In the example above, the h1 element becomes a node in the document.

Writing to a document that has already loaded without calling document.open() will automatically call document.open() . After writing, call document.close() to tell the browser to finish loading the page.

If the document.write() call is embedded within an inline HTML <script> tag, then it will not call document.open() . For example:

Note: document.write() and document.writeln do not work in XHTML documents (you'll get an "Operation is not supported" [ NS_ERROR_DOM_NOT_SUPPORTED_ERR ] error in the error console). This happens when opening a local file with the .xhtml file extension or for any document served with an application/xhtml+xml MIME type . More information is available in the W3C XHTML FAQ .

Note: Using document.write() in deferred or asynchronous scripts will be ignored and you'll get a message like "A call to document.write() from an asynchronously-loaded external script was ignored" in the error console.

Note: In Edge only, calling document.write() more than once in an <iframe> causes the error "SCRIPT70: Permission denied".

Note: Starting with version 55, Chrome will not execute <script> elements injected via document.write() when specific conditions are met. For more information, refer to Intervening against document.write() .

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How to write new line character to a file in Java

I have a string that contains new lines. I send this string to a function to write the String to a text file as:

But when I open the file, I find it without any new lines. When I display the text in the console screen, it is displayed with new lines. How can I write the new line character in the text file.

EDIT: Assume this is the argument text that I sent to the function above:

How to write this string as it is (with new lines) in the text file. My function write the string in one line. Can you provide me with a way to write the text to the file including new lines ?

EDIT 2: The text is originally in a .txt file. I read the text using:

where sb is a StringBuffer

• 8 If you are using a windows machine, try "\r\n" as new lines instead of just "\n" –  shiraz Sep 29, 2013 at 23:15
• See all the answers here: stackoverflow.com/questions/207947/… –  PM 77-1 Sep 29, 2013 at 23:16
• If the string contains newlines so will the output file. Ergo either your string doesn't contain newlines, or the file does. As you say it displays with newlines, it contains newlines. So what's your question? –  user207421 Sep 30, 2013 at 1:34
• It' s worked for me. I just put in new FileWriter(arquivo, true) the boolean attribute to not erase my file content. –  linhadiretalipe Feb 11, 2016 at 18:23

9 Answers 9

you are reading the text file, and appending a newline to it. Don't append newline, which will not show a newline in some simple-minded Windows editors like Notepad. Instead append the OS-specific line separator string using:

sb.append(System.lineSeparator()); ( for Java 1.7 and 1.8 ) or sb.append(System.getProperty("line.separator")); ( Java 1.6 and below )

Alternatively, later you can use String.replaceAll() to replace "\n" in the string built in the StringBuffer with the OS-specific newline character:

String updatedText = text.replaceAll("\n", System.lineSeparator())

but it would be more efficient to append it while you are building the string, than append '\n' and replace it later.

Finally, as a developer, if you are using notepad for viewing or editing files, you should drop it, as there are far more capable tools like Notepad++ , or your favorite Java IDE.

• I edited my so I added your suggested line before: bufferedWriter.write(text); but nothing has changed. Still I can not write new lines to the file. The text appears in a single line inside the file. –  user2192774 Sep 29, 2013 at 23:35
• 1 String.replaceAll() doesn't update the String it's called on, since Java Strings are immutable. Are you using the value returned by replaceAll ? See my updated answer. –  lreeder Sep 30, 2013 at 1:57

SIMPLE SOLUTION

The BufferedWriter class offers a newLine() method. Using this will ensure platform independence.

bufferedWriter.write(text + "\n"); This method can work, but the new line character can be different between platforms, so alternatively, you can use this method:

• This will not work in my case. I send the String to the function. How can I know if there is a '\n' in the String I sent? The '\n' is more than once. For example, my String is 4 or 5 lines. How to write these lines to the file? –  user2192774 Sep 29, 2013 at 23:16
• If the String that the text variable holds is multiline, then the \n characters need to be imbedded within the String itself. –  nhgrif Sep 29, 2013 at 23:17
• And now that I reread your original post, for clarification, what prints to the console is automatically word-wrapped. If you change the size of the console, the new lines will start at different spots. When saving to a .txt, you won't get automatic word wrapping. –  nhgrif Sep 29, 2013 at 23:19
• Agree. But could you see my posted code. How to do this? I can think of a loop to check if the text contains a '\n' but this is not practical for long Strings. That's why I need help. –  user2192774 Sep 29, 2013 at 23:20
• When you print to the console, the text will automatically wordwrap and create newlines. It does this without the newline character. If your string already has newline characters in it but they're not printing to the text file, then try a method similar to what @lreeder suggested: text.replaceAll("\n", System.lineSeparator()) –  nhgrif Sep 29, 2013 at 23:33

Split the string in to string array and write using above method (I assume your text contains \n to get new line)

and the inside a loop

This approach always works for me:

Put this code wherever you want to insert a new line:

Here is a snippet that gets the default newline character for the current platform. Use System.getProperty("os.name") and System.getProperty("os.version"). Example:

Where eol is the newline

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Connect the dotted lines (literally) using dotted-line shortcuts and styles in Microsoft Word.

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Microsoft Word makes it easy to add a dotted line as a separator in your documents, and there are multiple ways to do it. We'll show you how in this guide.

An easy way to create a dotted line in a Word document is to use a shortcut that you can type into your document, which Word will then automatically convert into various types of dotted lines.

To use a line shortcut, first, open your document with Microsoft Word. Next, place your cursor where you want to add a dotted line in your document.

Type the asterisk sign ("*") three times in your document.

Now, press Enter, and Word will convert your asterisks into a dotted line automatically.

Besides asterisks, you can also use the following characters for other dotted-line styles:

• three dashes ("---")
• three equal signs ("===")
• three underscores ("___")
• three hashes ("###")
• three tildes ("~~~")

Feel free to experiment with these and see which one you like best. You can also undo each line that you make by pressing Ctrl+Z on Windows or Command+Z on Mac.

And if these automatic horizontal lines ever get on your nerves, you can turn them off completely in Word's AutoCorrect options.

Related: How to Remove Automatic Horizontal Lines in Word

Microsoft Word offers presets for many shapes, including dotted lines, in many styles. To access these presets, first, open your document in Microsoft Word.

Click "Insert" in the top menu and then click "Shapes." In the pop-up menu that appears, choose the first line style in the "Lines" section.

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In the Shape Format tab, under the "Shape Styles" section, click the More icon, which looks like a carat pointing downward with a horizontal line above it.

Under the More menu, choose a dotted line style from the "Presets" list. Once you click it, the style will be applied to the line that you just drew and selected in the document.

And that's it! If you change your mind, don't be afraid to undo your changes with Ctrl+Z (Windows) or Command+Z (Mac). Happy drawing!

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How to insert a line in a Word document in 2 ways

• You can insert a line in a Word document by typing three characters that autocorrect into a line. 
• Characters like underscores, equal signs, and pound signs autocorrect into different kinds of lines. 
• You can also add a line shape to your document, which is handy if you need a shape with arrows or a line that's not horizontal.

Horizontal lines are commonly included in documents to help divide different sections and add some visual flair. These lines are sometimes called horizontal rules and come in a number of different variations. Word lets you add simple lines, double lines, dotted lines, and jagged lines, for example. Here's everything you need to know to insert a line within a Word document.

How to insert a line in Word by typing

The fastest and easiest way to add a line in a doc is by typing a few characters; if you type three characters that Word recognizes as the start of a line and then press Enter, Word autocorrects it into a full line. Here's what you need to do:

1. Place the cursor where you want the line to appear. 

2. Type the same character three times (see the list below for all the options).

3. Press Enter . Autocorrect will turn it into a line. 

Your options include:

• A thin line: Type three hyphens (-).
• A thick line: Type three underscores (_). 
• A double line: Type three equal signs (=).
• A dotted line: Type three asterisks (*).
• A triple line: Type three pound signs (#).
• A jagged line: Type three tildes (~).

How to insert a line in Word by drawing

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1. Click Insert in the ribbon tabs and then, in the Illustrations section, click Shapes . 

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How to insert or put a line over text in Word document?

In Word document, we can quickly and easily insert an underline to a word or sentence, but, have you ever tried to insert a line over or above texts? This article, I will talk about how to put a bar or line over texts in Word document.

Insert or put a line over text with Equation function in Word

Insert or put a line over text with field function in word, insert or put a line over text with field code in word.

To insert a line over text, the normal Equation feature can help you to solve it, please do as this:

1 . Click where you want to insert an over-line text, and then click Insert > Equation > Insert New Equation , see screenshot:

2 . Then, under the Design tab of Equation Tools group, click Accent drop down, and then select Overbar in the Overbars and Underbars section, see screenshot:

3 . And then, a bar appears on top of the blank space for writing the equation, then, you should click to select the box, and enter the text that you want to use. And you will get the text with over-line as following screenshot shown:

The Field function also can do you a favor, please do with below steps:

1 . Click where you want to insert the over-line text, and then click Insert > Quick Parts > Field , see screenshot:

2 . In the Field dialog box, select Eq from the Field names list box, and then click Equation Editor button, see screenshot:

3 . And then, a text box is displayed where you can type text or equation, then click Underbar and overbar templates box in the Equation toolbar, and then select the overbar icon, see screenshot:

4 . And then, you can type anything in the box over which you want to add a bar. At last, close the toolbar after finishing typing the text, see screenshot:

Here is another simple method, which also can help you, insert the over-line to text, please do as this:

1 . Press Ctrl +F9 to insert the field code brackets, see screenshot:

2 . Then, enter EQ \x \to() text between the brackets, and then type the text that you want to add the overbar into the parentheses, see screenshot:

3 . And then, right click the field code, choose Toggle Field Codes from the right-click menu, now, the text you entered into the field code is displayed with a line above it, see screenshot:

Note : To display the field code to change the text, you just need to right-click in the text and select Toggle Field Codes again.

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Why One Drug Company Held Back a Better Drug

Drug companies say patents spur innovation. can they also do the opposite.

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For decades, drugmakers have argued that patents are critical to bringing new drugs to the market. But in 2004, when a promising H.I.V. treatment emerged, Gilead Sciences decided to slow-walk its release to maximize profit on the company’s existing patents.

Rebecca Robbins, who covers the pharmaceutical industry for The Times, discusses one man’s case and how patents can create perverse incentives to delay new and better drugs.

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Rebecca Robbins , a business reporter covering the pharmaceutical industry for The New York Times.

Background reading

Gilead delayed a new version of a drug , allowing it to extend the patent life of a blockbuster line of medications, internal documents showed.

In August, an expert panel recommended the new daily pill Descovy for H.I.V. prevention .

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Description

The writeln() method writes directly to an open (HTML) document stream.

The writeln() method is identical to the write() method, with the addition of writing a newline character (U+000A) after each statement.

The writeln() method deletes all existing HTML when used on a loaded document.

The writeln() method cannot be used in XHTML or XML.

The Document write() Method

The Document open() Method

The Document close() Method

Return Value

The difference between write() and writeln().

writeln() adds a newline character after each statement. write() does not.

It makes no sense to use writeln() in HTML.

It is only useful when writing to text documents (type=".txt").

Newline characters are ignored in HTML.

If you want new lines in HTML, you must use paragraphs or <br>:

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document.write is supported in all browsers:

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