Input¶
Definition¶
Input in Python is carried out using the input statement. When used in a program, this will let the user input some text. This text can then be assigned to a variable.
Warning
If you write input('Enter your name: ') then it will ask the user to enter their name, but their name will not be saved to use later in the program. Instead use name = input('Please enter your name').
Easy example¶
name = input('Enter your name: ')
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Enter your name
Whatever text is entered by the user is assigned to the variable name.
Syntax¶
variableName = input(string)
Examples¶
Example 1 - Input to pause a program¶
input()
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The program pauses and will continue when the return or enter key is pressed.
Example 2 - Input statement which also outputs text¶
input('Press return to continue...')
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Press return to continue...
Example 3 - Storing user input in a variable¶
name = input('What is your name? ')
print('Hello ' + name)
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What is your name? Tim
Hello Tim
Key points¶
Note
Don’t use a space with the input statment. It should be written as input() not input ().
Hint
name = input('Enter your name') will not have a space before they enter their name. Instead use name = input('Enter your name: ')
