Difference between \r and \n?

Question

What is the difference between \r and \n? I was used to see \n but I recently came across \r. Thanks!

Answer 1

\n takes the cursor to next line
& \r takes the cursor at the first position in which it is currently available

Answer 2

\r is very useful , to play with cursor and it is very useful while you develope small games

Answer 3

Thanks!