Basic print / output

301.1 Output and Sequence

Output and Sequence — Note 1 of 3

Use print statements to display text or data.

What you need to know

The print() function is the most fundamental way to produce output in Python. It sends text, numbers, or the value of variables to the console so the user can see results. Every program that communicates with a user will use output.

What to know

print() outputs text to the console
Strings must be wrapped in quotes (single or double)
Multiple items can be separated with commas
print() adds a newline at the end by default
Use end='' to prevent the automatic newline

Code examples

Printing a simple string

python

print("Hello, world!")
# Output: Hello, world!

Printing multiple values

python

name = "Alice"
age = 15
print("Name:", name, "Age:", age)
# Output: Name: Alice Age: 15

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Basic print / output

301.1 Output and Sequence

Practise exam questions

Output and Sequence — Note 1 of 3

Use print statements to display text or data.

What you need to know

What to know

print() outputs text to the console
Strings must be wrapped in quotes (single or double)
Multiple items can be separated with commas
print() adds a newline at the end by default
Use end='' to prevent the automatic newline

Code examples

Printing a simple string

python

print("Hello, world!")
# Output: Hello, world!

Printing multiple values

python

name = "Alice"
age = 15
print("Name:", name, "Age:", age)
# Output: Name: Alice Age: 15

Next note →Literals vs variables301.1 Output and Sequence

Back to Output and Sequence

Specification notes for programming are in Paper 2.