_putch

Writes a character to the console.

int_putch(intc**);**

For additional compatibility information, see Compatibility in the Introduction.

Libraries

Return Value

The function returns c if successful, and EOF if not.

Parameter

c

Character to be output

Remarks

The _putch function writes the character c directly (without buffering) to the console.

Example

/* GETCH.C: This program reads characters from
 * the keyboard until it receives a 'Y' or 'y'.
 */

#include <conio.h>
#include <ctype.h>

void main( void )
{
   int ch;

   _cputs( "Type 'Y' when finished typing keys: " );
   do
   {
      ch = _getch();
      ch = toupper( ch );
   } while( ch != 'Y' );

   _putch( ch );
   _putch( '\r' );    /* Carriage return */
   _putch( '\n' );    /* Line feed       */
}

Output

Type 'Y' when finished typing keys: Y

Console and Port I/O Routines

See Also   _cprintf, _getch