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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

WILLIAM GILLILAND
WILLIAM GILLILAND
1,393 Points
Posted by WILLIAM GILLILAND
WILLIAM GILLILAND
1,393 Points

OK, so now use .format() on the string "Treehouse loves {}" to put your name into the placeholder. Assign this to the va

ok

strings.py 
name="Bill"
subject.format("Treehouse loves {name} ")

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points

:point_right: Here are a few hints:

  • when assigning, the variable name goes on the left, followed by an equal-sign ("="), then the value
  • the format method should be applied directly to the string being formatted (not the one being assigned)
  • the format method takes the value(s) being substituted into the string as the argument(s)
  • the format string given by the challenge should be used as-is
Ammar Fatihallah
Ammar Fatihallah
7,417 Points
Ammar Fatihallah
Ammar Fatihallah
7,417 Points

You need to set a string before you use the format, and you have a typo.

Your code should look something like this: 

name = "Bill"

my_str = "Treehouse loves {}".format(name)

I hope this clears things out :)