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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String concatenation

Can figure out the spacing?

I am working on creating a space between my name and subject variables. I am having trouble figuring out where that space should be added to get the desired effect.

strings.py
name = "Ted"
print(name)
subject = "Treehouse loves"
print(name + subject )

2 Answers

Jaxon Gonzales
Jaxon Gonzales
3,562 Points

Hi, Ted!

First, I would think about how you want these strings to join together:

#"Treehouse loves Ted"

Then think about what it would currently print out as:

#"Treehouse lovesTed"

Then figure out where the missing space is:

#"Treehouse loves[HERE]Ted"

And add it to the first string that is going to print:

subject = "Treehouse loves[]" #<== Add a space where the [] are

Hope this helps! -Jaxon

Jaxon Gonzales
Jaxon Gonzales
3,562 Points

I'm so sorry. I just realized your question was about concatenation. Please do not pay attention to my answer as it does not have to do with string concatenation.

You need to give a space, when you want to print your variables. if you put a white space like bottom, you would get sure about a true white space when you want to take a input from user.

name = "Ted"
print(name)
subject = "Treehouse loves"
print(name + ' ' + subject )