C++ is equipped with another operator used to request values from the user

• The user usually provides such a value by typing it using the keyboard

The cin operator is used for that purpose

• (Pronounce “see in”)
• It displays a blinking cursor on the monitor to let the user know that a value is expected
• Uses two greater than signs “>>” followed by the name of the expected value (A-1)

Example of (A-1)

cin >> valueName;

If you are requesting many values from the user

• You can write a statement that would act accordingly by separating values with as many >> operators as necessary (A-2)

Example of (A-2)

cin >> firstName >> lastName >> age;