Python format Function with Examples

The format function in Python provides a formatted version of the specified value.

Python format Function Syntax

It has the following syntax:

format(value, format)

Parameters

• ✅ value: It is the value that needs to be formatted.
• ✅ format: It is the specification on how the value should be formatted.

Return

It provides a structured display of the specified value.

Python format Function Example

The following example demonstrates various formatting techniques using the format function in Python.

# d, f and b are a type

# integer

print(format(123, "d"))

# float arguments

print(format(123.4567898, "f"))

# binary format

print(format(12, "b"))

Output:

123

123.456790

1100

Clarification: The preceding example yields a structured depiction of the values.