Python String ljust() Method
Example
Returns the left-aligned version of the word "banana" with a length of 20 characters:
txt = "banana" x = txt.ljust(20) print(x, "is my favorite fruit.")
Note: As a result, the right side of the word "banana" actually has 14 spaces.
Definition and Usage
The ljust() method uses the specified character (space by default) as the padding character to align the string to the left.
Syntax
string.ljust(length, character)
Parameter Value
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| length | Required. The length of the returned string. |
| character | Optional. Used to fill missing spaces (on the right side of the string) with characters. The default value is " " (space). |
More Examples
Example
Use the letter "O" as the padding character:
txt = "banana" x = txt.ljust(20, "O") print(x)
