wchar_t user input with spaces

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Im currently using wchar_t for a username, however, I'm having an issue when the username contains a space when using std::wcout as it will just get the first word typed. I am aware of getline for when your user input contains a space but I can't get it to work with the wchar_t. I don't suppose anyone could help or point me in the right direction?

Here is the code I have currently:

wchar_t window_title[50] = L"Krogex: ";                
  std::cout << "Input window " << i + 1 << "s username: " << std::endl; 
    wchar_t username[20]; 
    std::wcin >> username;

What happened when you tried to use getline? Is there a reason why you're using an array instead of std:: wstring? — ChrisMM
– ChrisMM, Commented Jan 16, 2023 at 11:05

Toby Speight · Accepted Answer · 2023-01-16 17:12:09Z

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Here is how to use getline with a wstring; this will allow you to enter a username with spaces.

wchar_t window_title[50] = L"Krogex: ";
std::cout << "Input window " << i + 1 << "s username: " << std::endl;
std::wstring username;
std::getline(std::wcin, username);

edited Jan 16, 2023 at 17:12

Toby Speight

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answered Jan 16, 2023 at 12:59

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