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Python

Posted by Birinder Jagdev
Birinder Jagdev
1,668 Points

How to output each letter inline using print() ?

Following code prints:

Y
E
S

Code

banner = "yes"
for letter in banner:
    print(letter.upper())

Is there some other print function in python to print inline and not add a new line every time ?

YES

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,318 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,318 Points

You can use the same function, just pass the optional argument that allows you to specify what it does at the end.

By default it adds a newline, but you can tell it not to:

    print(letter.upper(), end="")

You'll probably want to use an extra "print" after the loop to get a newline. For more details, on the optional arguments, see the documentation page for "print".

Also, did you know that the "upper" function can be used on an entire string? The loop isn't necessary here:

banner = "yes"
print(banner.upper())
Birinder Jagdev
Birinder Jagdev
1,668 Points

Thanks for the great answer @Steven. Next time I'll remember to check documentation first. :)