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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

Oscar Chong
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Oscar Chong
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Posted by Oscar Chong
Oscar Chong
Courses Plus Student 292 Points

Hi, may i know what's wrong with my code? Thanks

pls help. Thanks

strings.py 
name = Oscar
subject = 'Treehouse loves '.format() + name

1 Answer

Logan R
Logan R
22,989 Points
Logan R
Logan R
22,989 Points

Hey!

You're very close to the right answer! You need to put the name variable inside of the ( ). You also need to add {} inside of your string. Format will replace the {} with the contents of the name variable.

subject = 'Treehouse loves {}'.format(name)