Hard returns from form, printed to screen?

[Hexx]

Dont know if thats the proper terms there, but I have a form that when filled out, will be saved to mysql.

It is then printed to the main screen as a "news article."

What I would like to happen is instead of having to type <p></p> for a new paragraph, for php to find the hard returns in the form, turn them into the code (whatever can be used -- hence why Im asking), and then when it is printed to the screen as an article, will automaticlly pick up on the hard returns and make them new paragraphs.

Im sure I can do it with preg_replace and the such, but what is the hard return character and how would php pick up on it?

So in other words (I guess), how can I use preg_replace to pick up on hard returns and make them into <p></p>?

[Weedpacket]

Do you mean \n?

[kburger]

nl2br()

[Hexx]

thx kburger

I wish there was an easy way to search for functions like this....or ways to do it. I know this site has articles and a DB of code, so I try to check here....

...but for functions, its hard to search the php site....usually because there is an easier way to do it than I originally though.

Props 😉

[desloc]

I found this page useful for functions you might need. I have it bookmarked as it can be quite handy.

Click Here

[Installer]

Also the main page for sting functions in the manual has a complete list with descriptions. The descriptions are short, but, as one would expect, generally accurate.

[batman]

and don't forget this one...