Python String startswith() Method

Example

Check if the string starts with "Hello":

txt = "Hello, welcome to my world."
x = txt.startswith("Hello")
print(x)

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Definition and Usage

If the string starts with the specified value, the startswith() method returns True, otherwise it returns False.

Syntax

string.startswith(value, start, end)

Parameter Value

Parameter Description
value Required. Checks if the string starts with the specified value.
start Optional. Integer, specifies the starting position for the search.
end Optional. Integer, specifies the position to end the search.

More Examples

Example

Check if the position 7 to 20 starts with the character "wel":

txt = "Hello, welcome to my world."
x = txt.startswith("wel", 7, 20)
print(x)

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