Why should I escape my line endings?

Question

I've seen many LaTeX Code Snippets like this one here

\AddToShipoutPictureBG{%
    \AtPageUpperLeft{%
        {\color{red}%
            \rule[-1cm]%offset PageBorder
                {\paperwidth}%{14.8cm}
                {1cm}%height
        }%
    }%
}

where most line endings - if not all - are escaped with %. I don't understand the reason, as % marks (per definition) text, which will not interpreted by the compiler. So What is the reason, people escape their line endings?

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:35

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Just after starting my question, I've found this question, which answers my question. Sorry.

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:35

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answered May 02 '16 at 15:22

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Why should I escape my line endings?

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