Generate A Random Keyword (String)

[Auron]

Good Day Everyone.

I am currently trying to generate a random 4 digit string. (Ex: azhs)

I know that I could use a random number between 1 and 26 and then do a check to assign a character to that number.

I was just wondering if there is a easier, yet still effective way of doing this.

Thank you.

[quzah]

int x;
char word[5] = {0};

for( x = 0; x < 4; x++ )
    word[x] = rand()%26 + 'a';

Or, if you don't like that:

char alphabet[] = "abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz";
char word[5] = {0};
int x;

for( x = 0; x < 4; x++ )
    word[x] = alphabet[ rand()%26 ];

Quzah.

[Auron]

Thank you very much quzah.

Much appreciated.