C++ strncpy() Function
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C++ strncpy()
The strncpy() function copies a string from source to destination up to the specified length.
This function is defined in <cstring> header file.
Example
C++ Compiler
#include <iostream>
#include <cstring>
using namespace std;
int main()
{
char src[] = "johndoe@gmail.com";
char dest[50] = "";
strncpy(dest, src, 7);
cout << "destination is: " << dest;
return 0;
}
Output
destination is: johndoe
Syntax
char *strncpy(char *dest, char *src, int n)
Parameter Values
| Value | Type | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| dest | Required | Specifies the destination string. |
| src | Required | Specifies the source string. |
| n | Required | Specifies the length of the source string to be copied to the destination string. |
Return Value
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| String | Returns the copied string up to the specified length. |
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