Why Do You Use Underscore?

The underscore ( _ ) is also known as an understrike, underbar, or underline, and is a character that was originally on a typewriter keyboard and was used simply to underline words or numbers for emphasis. Today, the character is used to create visual spacing in a sequence of words where whitespace is not permitted.

How do you use underscore?

An underscore, _, can be typed in by pressing the shift button on the keyboard and the button located between the 0 key and the = key at the same time.

What does it mean when someone says underscore?

English Language Learners Definition of underscore

: to emphasize (something) or show the importance of (something) : to draw a line under (something) : underline.

Marcus Vance

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