python padding formatting alternative? [duplicate]

Question

Is there a custom way of padding lines of text in python, I am using the escape characters "\t", but I wonder if there is an alternative. for example

print('My Name is:') print('Rambo') print('Mambo')

Output:

.My Name is: .....Rambo ..Mambo

atg · Accepted Answer · 2017-06-28 05:33:41Z

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Try using:

print('{:>15}'.format('My Name is:'))

Refer for examples: PyFormat

answered Jun 28, 2017 at 5:33

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Seems to work, but does not work, the first print works, but the next prints are awful/

change the variable '15' according to your need.. don't expect this as an exact solution Its just an example ;)

Nick · Accepted Answer · 2017-06-28 05:36:50Z

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Write a simple function for yourself.

def p(a,b): print(" "*a + b) p(1,"while")

This should return:" while"

answered Jun 28, 2017 at 5:36

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Ingenious.... never came to my find.