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In [[computing]] and [[telecommunication]], an '''escape character''' is a [[Character (computing)|character]] which invokes an alternative interpretation on subsequent characters in a character sequence.

An escape character is a particular case of [[Metacharacter|metacharacters]].

Generally, the judgement of whether something is an escape character or not depends on context.

== See also ==

* [[Escape sequences in C]]
* [[Leaning toothpick syndrome]]
* [[Metacharacter]]
* [[Stropping (syntax)]] – in some conventions a leading character (such as an apostrophe) functions as an escape character

=== Not to be confused with ===

* [[Escape sequence]] - used for communication between devices
* [[Esc key]] on a keyboard

== External links ==

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escape_character Escape character] @ Wikipedia

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