Multi-line string literal in C#

Creating multi-line string literals in C# can be cumbersome and requires string concatenation like in the example. However, using verbatim string literals can be achieved more easily.

verbatim string literal

The literal string literal is represented by the @ symbol before the quotation mark. This way you can include line breaks and other special characters without using escape sequences.

For example, the following code defines a multi-line string literal using verbatim syntax:

string query = @"SELECT foo, bar
FROM table
WHERE id = 42";

Advantages of literal string literals

• No need to escape newlines and other special characters.
• Make multi-line strings easier to read and maintain.
• Can be used to embed raw data or code snippets.

limit

• Double quotes must still be escaped using \ characters.
• The word-by-word string literal cannot span multiple lines of source code. If you need a string spanning multiple lines, you must use a string concatenation.

Example usage

The word-by-word syntax can be used in a variety of scenarios, such as defining SQL queries, constructing HTML or XML documents, or embedding code snippets. Here is an example of how to define a multi-line query using verbatim syntax:

string query = @"SELECT *
FROM Users
WHERE Status = 'Active'";

By using word-by-word string literals, you can simplify the process of creating multi-line strings in C#, making your code easier to read and maintain.