first step towards C++

Originally Posted by jackson6612

Hi

Code:

#include <iostream>

int main()
{
	float a, b, c, d, Mean;
	std::cout << "Enter first number: ";
	std::cin >> a;
	std::cout << "Enter second number: ";
	std::cin >> b;
	std::cout << "Enter third number: ";
	std::cin >> c;
	std::cout << "Enter fourth number: ";
	std::cin >> d;
	std::cout << "The mean is: " << (a + b + c + d) / 4;
}

1: As you see above every "std::cout" is followed "std::cin", is this possible in some situation where "std::cout" or "std:cin" is followed another "std::cout" or "std::cin" respectively?

2: I want the line "The mean is:" to appear red and bold? How do I do this?

3: I have seen my friend use commands "\endl" and "\n" (hope I have them right). What functions do they serve?

It is very kind of you to help me. I'm much obliged.

Best wishes
Jackson

Help, please.

Originally Posted by jackson6612

Help, please.

1. Yeah sure:

Code:

	std::cout << "Enter first number ";
	std::cout << "and second number\n";
	std::cin >> a;
	std::cin >> b;

2. Platform specific I believe. I'm sure you can google it.

3. They are about the same and make the next bit of text start on a new line.