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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

Posted by Alvaro Vasquez
Alvaro Vasquez
260 Points

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

having a little trouble any help is appreciated..

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

1 Answer

Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points
Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points

You are so close that you are probably going to laugh.

You just need quotes " around the "Treehouse loves {}" string. :smile:

Treehouse loves {}   # Invalid Python

"Treehouse loves {}"  # Valid Python!

I hope this helps. ~Alex

Don't forget to mark this answer as a Best Answer if it helped you out! Thanks!

Alvaro Vasquez
Alvaro Vasquez
260 Points

HAHA you were right

Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points

No problem :)

Can you provide a Best Answer please? The button it located below any answer :smile:

Thanks! ~Alex