Thread: Error Message

  1. #1
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    Error Message

    I need the user to input a number, but the number must be above 1 and below 50 and it must be a number, not a symbol or letter. The input will then show up as asterisks, such as if they input 5 they would then see *****. I need a function that outputs an error message if the input is invalid. How do I ensure that the input will be correct and let the user know when it isn't?

    Any help would be appreciated

  2. #2
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    Sure, this can be easyly done:

    #include <iostream.h>

    int main()
    {
    int input;
    unsigned short int i;

    cout << "Enter a number 1-50\n";
    cin >> input;
    if(input > 50 || input < 1){
    cout << "Invalid\n";
    return 0;//exit
    }
    for(i=0; i<input; i++){
    cout << "*";
    }
    return 0;
    }

    hope this helps you

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