How do I turn the number 120 to 00120 in python?

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In summary, the purpose of turning the number 120 to 00120 in python is to add leading zeros for formatting and display purposes. To convert the number 120 to 00120, you can use the zfill() function which takes in the desired length of the string and adds leading zeros until it reaches the specified length. This function can also be used to add a different number of leading zeros to any number. Alternatively, there are other methods to add leading zeros such as string concatenation or the format() function, but the zfill() function is the most efficient and straightforward.
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Homework Statement



I need to know how to change the format of a number in python

for example if I have a integer variable, xstart=0.
If i were to print(xstart) I want it to show 00000
and if I were to add 120 to xstart
xstart+=120
then print it
print(xstart) I want it to show 00120

Thanks.

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You mean something like this?

print('%05d' % xstart)

It is possible to look these things up. That would be a good skill to acquire.
 
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Related to How do I turn the number 120 to 00120 in python?

1. What is the purpose of turning the number 120 to 00120 in python?

The purpose of turning the number 120 to 00120 in python is to add leading zeros to the number for formatting and display purposes.

2. How do I convert the number 120 to 00120 in python?

To convert the number 120 to 00120 in python, you can use the built-in string formatting method, specifically the zfill() function. This function takes in the desired length of the string and adds leading zeros to the original number until it reaches the specified length.

3. What if I want to add a different number of leading zeros to 120?

You can add a different number of leading zeros to 120 by specifying a different length in the zfill() function. For example, if you want to add 3 leading zeros, you can use zfill(5) which will result in 00120.

4. Can I convert numbers other than 120 to a string with leading zeros?

Yes, you can convert any number to a string with leading zeros using the zfill() function in python.

5. Is there an alternative method to add leading zeros to a number in python?

Yes, there are other methods to add leading zeros to a number in python, such as using string concatenation or the format() function. However, the zfill() function is the most efficient and straightforward method.

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