.. _invalid-character-esc:

invalid-character-esc / E2513
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**Message emitted:**

``Invalid unescaped character esc, use "\x1B" instead.``

**Description:**

*Commonly initiates escape codes which allow arbitrary control of the terminal.*

**Problematic code:**

.. literalinclude:: /data/messages/i/invalid-character-esc/bad.py
   :language: python

**Correct code:**

.. literalinclude:: /data/messages/i/invalid-character-esc/good.py
   :language: python





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