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ANSI

ANSI

7.1
Codes that tell a computer terminal to change text color or move the cursor
  • noun
  • /ˈæn.si/
  • Specialized
translation icon : secuencias de escape ANSI
  • The ANSI codes allow for color changes in terminal text.

Examples

  • He learned how to use ANSI codes to move the cursor and clear the screen.

  • Many modern terminals support ANSI escape sequences for advanced text formatting.

  • The script uses ANSI codes to display colored output in the terminal.

  • Can you explain what ANSI stands for?

  • Programmers often use ANSI codes to change the text color in their command line applications.

  • To enhance the visual interface, many terminal programs support ANSI escape sequences for better formatting.

  • The documentation explains how to implement ANSI control codes for cursor movement and text styling in scripts.

Surface Forms

ANSI singular
ANSIs plural

Etymology

ANSI codes are named after the group American National Standards Institute, which set the rules for these control sequences. That's why ANSI codes are the rules that tell a terminal how to change color, move the cursor, or clear the screen.