Python String center() Method
Example
Print the word "banana", taking up the space of 20 characters, with "banana" in the middle:
txt = "banana"
x = txt.center(20)
print(x)
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Definition and Usage
The center() method will center align the
string, using a specified character (space is default) as the fill character.
Syntax
string.center(length, character)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| length | Required. The length of the returned string |
| character | Optional. The character to fill the missing space on each side. Default is " " (space) |
More Examples
Example
Using the letter "O" as the padding character:
txt = "banana"
x = txt.center(20, "O")
print(x)
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