Chris,
\n = *nix
\r = Mac
\r\n = PC
(now that you've 'dropped' "MS Notepad" into the conversation...) The simplest M$ 
tools content themselves with
black blocks (apparently not being interested in your comfort), but the more 
sophisticated tools will sometimes
oblige...
=dn


----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Janes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: 18 January 2002 05:15
Subject: Re: [PHP] Generating a new line in a text file


> :
> : Ah, so you're opening the file in something that doesn't understand
> : newlines and prefers line feeds, then.
> :
> : In that case you'll want to use \r instead of \n.
> :
> : Jason
>
> You'll never guess what, that doesn't work either... still pretty black
> blocks, but no new line...
>
> In a foolish move (perhaps) I'm opening the file in MS Notepad (I know,
> there are better things to use, but I don't have them). I hope that
> eventually I'll be able to only have to open the file to check how many
> quotes are in it, and check spelling and the like...
>
> Bah, and I was hoping that working on this would help me get to sleep!
> Ah well...
>
> Chris
>
>
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