How to put Input on next line in Java's Scanner utility
I have a basic java question about the scanner utility. Let's say i have a simple program that takes the user input and stores it in a variable. My question is when i run the program that asks for multiple inputs, the cursor starts at the beginning of the question and not after it. My code is:
public class question3 {
public static void main(String[] args){
Scanner s = new Scanner(System.in);
System.out.println("Enter the first number:");
Float a = s.nextFloat();
System.out.println("Enter the second number:");
Float b = s.nextFloat();
System.out.println("Sum = " + (a+b));
System.out.println("Difference = " + (a-b));
System.out.println("Product = " + (a*b));
}
}
When I run this program it will look like Enter First Number then i type the number, and then |Enter Second Number. "|" meaning where the blinking cursor is. When I type it'll show up underneath, but it could confuse the user so I was wondering what the solution could be.
It is an IDE problem, since nothing else is wrong with the code.
Answer
Instead of println(String) before each input, change it to print(String). So it would look something like this:
public class question3{
public static void main(String[] args){
Scanner s = new Scanner(System.in);
System.out.print("Enter the first number:");
Float a = s.nextFloat();
System.out.print("Enter the second number:");
Float b = s.nextFloat();
System.out.println("Sum = " + (a+b));
System.out.println("Difference = " + (a-b));
System.out.println("Product = " + (a*b));
}
}
Also, just a note, you should use proper/appropriate naming conventions for your variables. Like for your Scanner, you should call it reader or input; something which represents its function. The same idea goes for the rest of your variables. Also, class names start with a capital.
Here is what the finished result looks like:
