How to Print a String Over Multiple Lines in Python Based on Length

Learn how to effortlessly print long strings over multiple lines in Python, keeping your output clean and neatly formatted.
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How to Print a String Over Multiple Lines in Python Based on Length

Have you ever found yourself trying to print a long string in Python, but the output is a mess because it exceeds a certain length? If that scenario sounds familiar, you’re in the right place! In this guide, we’re going to tackle how to print a string over multiple lines, especially when the length exceeds 50 characters. Let's dive in!

The Problem at Hand

Imagine you have a lengthy string, like a configuration command, that’s cumbersome to view in its entirety on a single line. Here’s an example of such a string:

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When printed on a single line, this string can be difficult to read, especially if it contains technical parameters or commands which are important for your work.

The Solution

Fortunately, Python makes it quite simple to format our strings for better readability. We can break the string into segments of 50 characters or less and print each segment on a new line. Here’s how you can do it:

Step-by-Step Explanation

Store the String: Start by storing your long string in a variable.

Use List Comprehension: We'll employ a list comprehension to create segments of the string.

Join with New Line Character: Finally, we’ll join those segments with the newline character (\n) for printing.

Code Example

Here’s the complete code that performs the above steps:

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What This Code Does

String Slicing: The list comprehension [s[i:i + 50] for i in range(0, len(s), 50)] slices the string s into pieces of 50 characters starting from index i, incrementing i by 50 each time.

Output Formatting: The join() method combines these pieces with the newline character (\n), effectively printing each segment on a new line.

Result

When you run this code, you’ll see a well-formatted, multi-line output like this:

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Conclusion

Using this simple method, you can easily print long strings in Python over multiple lines, making your output far more readable! Whether you're working with configuration strings, lengthy messages, or any other scenarios, this technique is a great trick to have up your sleeve. Happy coding!

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