Difference Between System.out.print() and System.out.println() Function in Java

In Java, System.out.print() and System.out.println() are two methods provided by the System class to send output to the console. While they may seem similar, there are distinct differences between the two. Let's explore each method in detail.

Java System.out.print() Method

The System.out.print() method prints the specified string or data to the console but does not append a newline character at the end. It means that any subsequent output will be printed on the same line.

File Name: PrintExample.java

 
public class PrintExample {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        System.out.print("Hello, ");
        System.out.print("world!");
    }
}   

Output:

 
Hello, world!

Java System.out.println() Method

The System.out.println() method prints the specified string or data to the console and appends a newline character at the end. It means that any subsequent output will be printed on the next line.

File Name: PrintlnExample.java

 
public class PrintlnExample {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        System.out.println("Hello, ");
        System.out.println("world!");
    }
}   

Output:

 
Hello, 
world!

Java System.out.print() Vs. System.out.println() Method

Feature	System.out.print()	System.out.println()
Output Appears	Output appears on the same line.	Output appears on the next line.
Typical usage	It uses when continuous text output is desired.	It uses when separate lines of output are desired.
Printing Statement	Prints the argument only, without adding any space or new line after the printing is done.	Prints the argument passed to it and then also prints a new line.
Next Statement Printing	The next print statement starts printing immediately adjacent to the end of the last printed statement.	The next statement after println() is printed in a new line.
Cursor Position	It keeps the cursor on the same line.	It throws the cursor to the new line.