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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

William Möller
William Möller
622 Points
Posted by William Möller
William Möller
622 Points

Need help with the .format()

I'm supposed to use .format() to get the name variable into the {}

Thank you

strings.py 
name = "William Smth"
subject = "Treehouse bihyftrd {}"

1 Answer

Ken Alger
STAFF
Ken Alger
Treehouse Teacher
Ken Alger
Ken Alger
Treehouse Teacher

William;

Since we aren't asked to print anything in this challenge, we just need to append the format() method to the end of the subject string and pass in the name variable. And also make sure that the text for "subject" matches what is called for in the code challenge.

Post back if you are still stuck.

Ken