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Python: input() function

input() function

The input() function allows user input. If the prompt argument is present, it is written to standard output without a trailing newline.

The function then reads a line from input, converts it to a string (stripping a trailing newline), and returns that. When EOF is read, EOFError is raised.

Version:

(Python 3.2.5)

Syntax:

input([prompt])

Parameter:

Name Description Required /
Optional
prompt A string that is written to standard output without trailing newline. Optional

Example: Python input() function

inputStr = input('Enter a string:')

print('The inputted string is:', inputStr)

Output:

Enter a string: Python input() Example
The inputted string is: Python input() Example

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Python: Built-in-function - input() function

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