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C++ string clear() Function

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Example

Remove all characters from a string:

string txt = "Hello World!";
txt.clear();

cout << "Length: " << txt.length();

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Definition and Usage

The clear() function removes all characters from a string. After this, the string is empty, and its length is 0.

The clear function is defined in the <string> header file.

Syntax

string.clear();

Parameter Values

None.

Technical Details

Returns: Nothing (void).

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Read more about strings in our String Tutorial.

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