What is the full form of CR in computers?
GeneralClass 10CBSEAnswered 25 May 2026
Answer
CR = Carriage Return
A control character in text encoding (ASCII code 13, \r) that moves the cursor to the beginning of the current line — originating from mechanical typewriters.
Line ending differences:
| System | Line Ending |
|---|---|
| Windows | CR + LF (\r\n) |
| Unix/Linux/macOS (modern) | LF only (\n) |
| Old Mac OS (before OS X) | CR only (\r) |
This difference is why Windows text files sometimes show strange characters (^M) when opened on Linux the CR character is visible.
Other CR expansions in computing:
- Change Request (project management)
- Conflict Resolution (version control like Git)
- Cyclic Redundancy (as in CRC — Cyclic Redundancy Check, error detection)
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