newlineindicator

noun

UK /ˈnjuːlaɪn ˈɪndɪkeɪtə/

US /ˈnuːlaɪn ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/

A newline indicator is a little mark that shows where a line of text ends and a new line begins.

The newline indicator in the editor showed exactly where each sentence wrapped to the next line.

SYNONYMS

line break marker line ending symbol carriage return sign end-of-line mark paragraph break indicator

RELATED WORDS

newline line feed carriage return whitespace text editor

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A visible symbol, such as a pilcrow or arrow, that a word processor displays to reveal hidden line breaks.

She turned on the newline indicator so she could see every hidden break in the document.

3. A character or code, like LF or CRLF, that tells a computer to start a new line.

The programmer checked the newline indicator to make sure the file used the right line endings.

4. A signal or light on a device that shows a new line has been started.

The printer's newline indicator blinked each time the paper advanced to a fresh line.