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Python String rjust() Function

The String rjust() method returns right-justified string of length width. Padding is done using the specified fillchar (default value is an ASCII space).

note

The original string is returned as it is, if width parameter is less than or equal to string length.

Syntax​

my_string.rjust(width, fillchar)

rjust() Parameters​

Python String rjust() function parameters:

ParameterConditionDescription
widthRequiredThe length of the string
fillcharOptionalA character you want to use as a fill character. Default value is an ASCII space.
note

If fillchar is not provided, a whitespace is taken as the default argument.

rjust() Return Value​

Python String rjust() function returns a new string that is right-justified within a string of the specified length, using the specified fill character.

Examples​

Example 1: Right-Justify a String using rjust() method​

By default, the string is padded with whitespace (ASCII space, ).

my_str = 'Right'
result = my_str.rjust(10)
print(f"'{result}'") # Output: '     Right'

output

'     Right'

Example 2: Right-Justify a String with Custom Padding​

You can modify the padding character by specifying a fill character.

For example, right-justify a string with * as a fill character

my_str = 'Right'
result = my_str.rjust(10, '*')
print(f"'{result}'") # Output: '*****Right'

outputs

'*****Right'

Example 3: Right-Justify a String with too small width​

If the width is less than or equal to string length, then the original string is returned.

my_str = 'Right'
result = my_str.rjust(2, '*')
print(f"'{result}'") # Output: 'Right'

output

'Right'

Equivalent Method to Right-Justify a String​

You can right-justify a string as you would do with rjust() method by using format() method.

For example, using the rjust() method:

my_str = 'Right'
result = my_str.rjust(10, '*')
print(result) # Output: *****Right

output

*****Right

This is equivalent to the use of format() method:

my_str = 'Right'
result = '{:*>10}'.format(my_str)
print(result) # Output: *****Right

output

*****Right

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