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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

Takuji Sakashita
Takuji Sakashita
3,372 Points

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

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

strings.py
name="Takuji"
subject = "Treehose loves{} " + name.format()

3 Answers

You are very close!

  • You need to call the format() function on the "Treehouse Loves {}" string, not on the name variable.
  • You don't need to concatenate (add) any strings together.
  • You are missing an argument for the format() function (you need to put something between the parentheses)
  • "Treehouse Loves{} " and "Treehouse Loves {}" are different strings.

If these don't help, ask below for more hints :smile:

I hope this helps. ~Alex

HINT: You format strings like this...

"Hello {}".format("Takuji")
Takuji Sakashita
Takuji Sakashita
3,372 Points

I got correct answer thanks for your advice. thank you

No problem :)

subject = 'Treehouse loves {}'.format("jose")