Could we add \a as an escape sequence for bell?

[Andrew Dinn]

On 26/10/2025 17:26, David Alayachew wrote:
> Also, here is the JLS 25 entry about escape sequences -- https:// 
> docs.oracle.com/javase/specs/jls/se25/html/jls-3.html#jls-3.10.7 
> <https://docs.oracle.com/javase/specs/jls/se25/html/jls-3.html#jls-3.10.7>
> 
> All I really want is for that to be added to the list, so that I can do 
> it the same as I would in other languages. It sounds like an in-place 
> replacement done by the compiler.

What is wrong with using \u0007 or \7? (as documented in the html page 
you cited).

regards,


Andrew Dinn
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