programming to capture input in an array

Question

I am trying to write a java program that prompts the user to enter 5 names. These names need to be stored in an array. Once the 5th name is entered, the program will automatically print the results back to the user. I am having problems getting my scanner working to capture the user's input when they type the name.

This is what I have so far:

Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in);
System.out.println("Enter name 1: ");
String name 1 = input.nextLine();

That won't compile as the last line is not even a Java statement. — Hovercraft Full Of Eels
– Hovercraft Full Of Eels, Commented Apr 16, 2014 at 0:50
If you clarify the actual issue (error messages and such) we can help you more. With the code provided I pointed out the one issue I saw, but there might be more. — Anubian Noob
– Anubian Noob, Commented Apr 16, 2014 at 0:52

Anubian Noob · Accepted Answer · 2014-04-16 00:55:51Z

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String name 1 = input.nextLine(); won't work because there is a space between name and 1. It needs to be String name1 = input.nextLine();

Here is a complete example:

String[] names = new String[5];
Scanner in = new Scanner(System.in);

for (int i=1;i<=5;i++) {
    System.out.println("Enter name number " + i + ".");
    names[i] = in.nextLine();
}

System.out.println("Names entered:");

for (int i=1;i<=5;i++) {
    System.out.println(names[i]);
}

edited Apr 16, 2014 at 0:55

answered Apr 16, 2014 at 0:50

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nanofarad Over a year ago

The OP requires an array, as the original question reads (as of 00:52:20 UTC)

madteapot · Accepted Answer · 2014-04-16 01:04:41Z

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this is what you are looking for

    String[] names = new String[5];
    Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in);
    for (int i = 0; i < names.length; i++) {
        names[i] = in.nextLine();
    }
    for (String string : names) {
        System.out.println(string);
    }

answered Apr 16, 2014 at 1:04

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