what's does \a do in cout << "\a"

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  1. 04-08-2002 #1
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    what's does \a do in cout << "\a"

    sorry, i don't know how to search for "\a" on this site...and I've tried testing it out,...it doesn't seem to do anything...
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    Hey,

    \a casues a 'bell alert', i think its from your normal speakers but maybe the system speakers.

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