lineseparator

noun
UK /ˈlaɪn ˈsɛpəreɪtə/
US /ˈlaɪn ˈsɛpəˌreɪtər/

A line separator is a special mark that shows where one line of text ends and the next one begins.

The program uses a line separator to split the paragraph into separate lines.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A character or sequence of characters used in computing to mark the end of a line of text.

In many systems, the line separator is a single newline character.

3. A visual divider, such as a horizontal rule, placed between lines or sections of a document.

The designer added a thin line separator between the two sections of the page.

4. A tool or device that physically divides lines, such as in printing or manufacturing.

The printing machine has a line separator that keeps the rows of text straight.