How to write Multi-line Strings in JavaScript?

JavaScript – Multi-line Strings

To write multi-line strings in JavaScript, there are two methods.

• Use string concatenation operator +.
• Use backslash at the end of each line, in a string, except for the last line.

Examples

An example to define a multi-line string using + operator is

var str = 'Eat one apple, ' +
          'one banana, ' + 
          'and one orange.';

An example to define a multi-line string using backslash at the end of each line is

var str = 'Eat one apple, \
          one banana, \
          and one orange.';

In the following example, we define a multi-line string using + operator, and display this string in a div.

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In the following example, we define a multi-line string using backslashes at the end of each lines in the string, and display this string in a div.

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Conclusion

In this JavaScript Tutorial, we learned how to write multi-line strings in JavaScript, in different ways, with examples.