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Function Details: format

Description

Returns value.__format__(format_spec).

Extended Description

The format() function returns a formatted representation of a value as controlled by format_spec. It internally calls the __format__() method of the value. This function is the basis of the advanced string formatting operations in Python, allowing for precise control over the output format of various data types.

Exceptions

ValueError: If an invalid format specification is provided

Read More about format from Python Documentation

Function Signature

format(value: Any, format_spec: str = '') -> str

Module: builtins

Parameters

value: The object to be formatted. format_spec: A string that specifies how the value should be formatted.

Parameter List

value: Any
format_spec: str

Return

Returns a formatted string representation of the value.

Return Type

str

Output

Explanation

This example shows basic number formatting with padding, precision, and thousands separator.