Python String ljust() Method
Example
Return a 20 characters long, left justified version of the word "banana":
txt = "banana"
x = txt.ljust(20)
print(x, "is my
favorite fruit.")
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Note: In the result, there are actually 14 whitespaces to the right of the word banana.
Definition and Usage
The ljust() method will left align the
string, using a specified character (space is default) as the fill character.
Syntax
string.ljust(length, character)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| length | Required. The length of the returned string |
| character | Optional. A character to fill the missing space (to the right of the string). Default is " " (space). |
More Examples
Example
Using the letter "O" as the padding character:
txt = "banana"
x = txt.ljust(20, "O")
print(x)
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