Python String startswith() Method
Example
Check if the string starts with "Hello":
txt = "Hello, welcome to my world."
x = txt.startswith("Hello")
print(x)
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Definition and Usage
The startswith() method returns True if the
string starts with the specified value, otherwise False.
Syntax
string.startswith(value, start, end)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| value | Required. The value to check if the string starts with. This value parameter can also be a tuple, then the method returns true if the string starts with any of the tuple values. |
| start | Optional. An Integer specifying at which position to start the search |
| end | Optional. An Integer specifying at which position to end the search |
More Examples
Example
Check if position 7 to 20 starts with the characters "wel":
txt = "Hello, welcome to my world."
x = txt.startswith("wel",
7, 20)
print(x)
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Example
Check if the string starts with either "Hello" or "Hi":
txt = "Hi, welcome to my world."
x = txt.startswith(("Hello", "Hi"))
print(x)
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