convert-between-regular-string-verbatim-string.md

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Convert between regular and verbatim string literals	Learn how to use the Quick Actions and Refactorings menu to convert between regular string and verbatim string literals.	06/08/2020	reference	mikadumont	midumont	mijacobs	general-ide	CSharp

Convert between regular string and verbatim string literals refactoring

This refactoring applies to:

• C#

What: Lets you convert between regular string and verbatim string literals.

When: You either want to save space or provide more clarity in your code.

Why: Converting a verbatim string literal to a regular string literal can help save space. Converting a regular string literal to a verbatim string literal can provide more clarity.

How-to

1. Place your caret on either the regular string or verbatim string literal:

2. Press Ctrl+. to trigger the Quick Actions and Refactorings menu.

3. Select from one of the following options:

   Select Convert to regular string.

   

   Select Convert to verbatim string.

   

See also

• Refactoring