How To Center Align Text In Python

In this tutorial, we will learn how to center-align text in Python using different methods. Center-aligning text is a useful technique for formatting text in various situations such as creating reports, and tables, or simply making text look more aesthetically pleasing.

Method 1: Using the str.format() function

Python’s str.format() function allows you to perform simple positional formatting, which can be useful to center-align text. Here’s an example:

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text = "Center Align"
width = 20
 
center_aligned_text = "{:^20}".format(text)
print(center_aligned_text)

In this example, we used the ^ character inside the format specifier to indicate center alignment. The number 20 specifies the width, in characters, of our output string. The resulting output will be:

  Center Align

Method 2: Using the str.center() method

Another way to center-align text in Python is by using the str.center() method. This method is called on a string object and takes a width as its first argument. You can also optionally pass a second argument to fill the empty spaces with a specific character. Here’s an example:

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text = "Center Align"
width = 20
 
center_aligned_text = text.center(width)
print(center_aligned_text)
 
center_aligned_text_with_filler = text.center(width, '*')
print(center_aligned_text_with_filler)

The output of this code will be:

    Center Align    
****Center Align****

In the second example, we used the * character as a filler.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we’ve explored two different methods to center-align text in Python: using the str.format() function and the str.center() method. Both methods are quite handy for formatting and aligning text, so choose the one that best fits your needs!