When working with Pluto notebooks, you may come across the need to print a single spaced newline in a markdown cell. This can be achieved in different ways using Julia. In this article, we will explore three different options to solve this problem.
Option 1: Using the HTML <br> tag
One way to print a single spaced newline in a Pluto markdown cell is by using the HTML <br> tag. This tag represents a line break, and when used in a markdown cell, it will create a new line without any additional spacing.
md"""
This is the first line.
This is the second line.
"""
By including the <br> tag at the end of the first line, we ensure that the second line starts on a new line without any additional spacing.
Option 2: Using the Julia n escape sequence
Another way to achieve a single spaced newline in a Pluto markdown cell is by using the Julia n escape sequence. This sequence represents a newline character, and when used within a string, it creates a new line without any additional spacing.
md"""
This is the first line.nThis is the second line.
"""
By including the n escape sequence between the two lines, we ensure that the second line starts on a new line without any additional spacing.
Option 3: Using the Julia println function
A third option to print a single spaced newline in a Pluto markdown cell is by using the Julia println function. This function prints its arguments to the standard output, followed by a newline character. By using this function, we can achieve a single spaced newline in a markdown cell.
md"""
This is the first line.
"""
println("This is the second line.")
"""
"""
By using the println function, we ensure that the second line is printed on a new line without any additional spacing.
After exploring these three options, it is clear that the best option depends on the specific use case. If you need to print a single spaced newline within a longer string, using the n escape sequence or the <br> tag may be more convenient. However, if you need to print separate lines of text, using the println function can provide a more straightforward solution.
Ultimately, the choice between these options will depend on the specific requirements of your Pluto notebook and the desired formatting of your markdown cells.
