Finding word in a two dimensional array

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The discussion centers on searching for a word in a two-dimensional array using the C programming language. It is established that pointers are not necessary for this task; instead, array indexes can be utilized within two nested for loops. The string comparison function strcmp is recommended for comparing strings, as direct comparison using str == "abc" is incorrect.

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Hi, I have a question about C.In a two dimensional array ,I will search a word (not a letter).Do i have to use pointers?
 
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rambo3131 said:
Hi, I have a question about C.In a two dimensional array ,I will search a word (not a letter).Do i have to use pointers?
No, you can use array indexes in two nested for loops. Note that you will need to use a string comparison function (strcmp) rather than a condition like this one:
if(str == "abc")
 

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