"control code" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: control codes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} control code (plural control codes)
  1. (computing) A numeric value or string of such values that triggers a specific command or action to occur, rather than displaying a text character. Wikipedia link: control code Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-control_code-en-noun-0x4P~c9h Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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