Why is the void data type used for the function if the output is a string?

Answer 1

I think there might be some terminology confusion. Output is *not* return type. Output is what you write to console or file an return type is what a function returns to its caller.

Answer 2

it only holds data, which means it doesn't a specific return type, which also means that it can hold any data type.

Answer 3

The function itself won't output anything once it has run through. Void type functions don't return anything.

Within the function though you can output any type you want.

Answer 4

It holds particular data... but have no return type..

Answer 5

@Sabbir: Again, an answer that is misleading... What particular data does the function hold? Also, OP did not specifically say it's the return type... Pls try to improve on your answers.