Python List insert() Method

Example

Insert the value "orange" as the second element into the fruits list:

fruits = ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry']
fruits.insert(1, "orange")

Run Instance

Definition and Usage

The insert() method inserts the specified value at the specified position.

Syntax

list.insert(position, element)

Parameter Value

Parameter Description
position Required. Number, specifying the position at which the value is to be inserted.
element Required. Element, of any type (string, number, object, etc.).