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Python - For Loop with String

for Loop with String

If we want to execute an action for every character present in a string, we can use the for loop.

A string is treated as a sequence of characters.

Example 1 - Print Characters Present in a String

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S
u
n
n
y

L
e
o
n
e

Note

The blank line in the output represents the space character between Sunny and Leone.

Example 2 - Print Characters One by One

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Sample Output 1

Enter Name : Durga

D
u
r
g
a


Sample Output 2

Enter Name : Python

P
y
t
h
o
n

Explanation

The loop reads one character at a time from the given string.

Each character is printed on a new line.

Example 3 - Print Characters on the Same Line

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P y t h o n

Explanation

The end=' ' argument prints all characters on the same line with a space between them.

Example 4 - Count Characters in a String

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Sample Output 1

Enter String : Python

The Number of Characters : 6


Sample Output 2

Enter String : Durga Soft

The Number of Characters : 11

Explanation

A counter variable is used to count each character while iterating through the string.

Spaces are also counted as characters.

Example 5 - Print Character with Index Position

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Enter String : ABC

The Character Present at Index 0 : A
The Character Present at Index 1 : B
The Character Present at Index 2 : C

Important Points - String

  • A string is treated as a sequence of characters.
  • The for loop reads one character at a time.
  • The loop continues until all characters are processed.
  • Spaces are also treated as characters.

String Summary

Statement Description
for x in s: Iterates through every character in the string.
print(x) Prints one character per line.
print(x, end=' ') Prints all characters on the same line.
Counter Variable Counts the total number of characters.
Index Variable Displays the character position.

Important Notes

  • The for loop processes one character at a time.
  • Every character, including spaces, is processed.
  • The end parameter changes how the output is displayed.
  • A counter variable can be used to count characters.
  • An index variable can be used to display both the character and its position.
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