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Color console in ANSI C?

Is it possible to color the console output in just plain ANSI C? Without an external library? Can this be done in Windows, Linux, or Mac OS X?

Solution

  • just plain ANSI C?

    No. The C standard doesn't assume the stdout is a console or has color.

    Can this be done in Windows, Linux, or Mac OS X?

    Yes. See How can I print to the console in color on Mac OS X in a cross-platform manner? for Linux and Mac OS X.

    For Windows, you may need to directly access the Console Functions if you want to avoid external libraries.