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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

Posted by Christopher Morris
Christopher Morris
1,050 Points

cant figure out the answer to this Paython basics change 2 of 2 with .format ..... i rewatched the video like 5 times

I just cant figure out what it is wanting me to put ...i need help on this...lol

strings.py 
name = "Topher"
subject = "Treehouse loves {}"
print(subject.format(name))

1 Answer

James J. McCombie
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James J. McCombie
Python Web Development Techdegree Graduate 21,199 Points

hello,

just get rid of the print statement, and put .format(name) on the end of the string you already have assigned to the variable subject

Christopher Morris
Christopher Morris
1,050 Points

Thank you so much! that was killing me! lol