How to Print in Python

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Printing in Python is as simple as typing print followed by the string you wish to print. You do not need to import any libraries.

1 2	>>> print "Hello World" Hello World

You can also print the value of an integer or list simply by print

>>> x = [1, 2, 3]
>>> print x
[1, 2, 3]
>>> y = 2
>>> print y
2

If, however, you want to print a string AND some integer (or list), you need to cast to string.

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>>> x = 42
>>> print "The meaning of life is " + str(x)
The meaning of life is 42

Some notes about print:

It will automatically enter a new-line character at the end of the string.
Casting to string is only necessary when there is more than one type on the print line.
Additional information on how print works: http://docs.python.org/reference/simple_stmts.html#print

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Last Updated on Saturday, 26 June 2010 10:53

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