control character
nounUK /kənˈtrəʊl ˈkærəktə/
US /kənˈtroʊl ˈkærəktər/
A control character is a special hidden symbol in a computer that tells it to do something, like start a new line.
The newline control character makes the text jump to the next line.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A character in a video game that the player moves and controls.
She picked her favorite control character before the race started.
3. A person who manages or directs an activity or group.
He was the control character behind the whole school event.
4. A symbol used in a code to signal a special action rather than show a letter.
The tab control character lines up the columns neatly.