Python: slice() function

slice() function

The slice() function is used to get a slice object representing the set of indices specified by range(start, stop, step).

Version:

(Python 3.2.5)

Syntax:

slice(stop)
slice(start, stop[, step])

Parameter:

Return value:

A slice object.

Example: Python slice()

pyStr = 'Python'

# contains indices (0, 1, 2, 3)
# i.e. P, y , t and h
sliceObj = slice(4)

print(pyStr[sliceObj])

# contains indices (1, 5)
# i.e. y and h
sliceObj = slice(1,5, 2)

print(pyStr[sliceObj])

Output:

Pyth
yh

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Example: Python slice() with negative index

pyStr = 'Python'

# contains indices (-2, -3, -4)
# i.e. o, h and t
sliceObj = slice(-1, -3, -1)

print(pyStr[sliceObj])

Output:

no

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