Using input to have options 3.4.3

Question

Is it possible to use python and have a set list of options to choose from?

For example when asked for input let you choose "Yes" "No" or "Maybe"

@localhost yep. I brainfarted and put it at the end at the last minute. — swift, Sep 04 '15 at 02:29

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:44

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I suspect that a bit of searching would've done you some good on this one.

See answer to extremely similar question here https://stackoverflow.com/a/3041990/5298696

Adding a "Maybe" option would be a trivial edit, provide an update if you need assistance with that.

edited May 23 '17 at 11:44

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answered Sep 04 '15 at 02:27

CollinD

Oops.. Thanks a ton! I wasn't really sure what to search for. Appreciate it. – swift Sep 04 '15 at 02:30
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Glad I could help out. Definitely do give an update if you run into trouble. – CollinD Sep 04 '15 at 02:31

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 04 '15 at 02:27

You can use this function:

def yesno_to_bool(s):
    s = s.lower()
    if s == "yes":
        return True
    elif s == "no":
        return False

Which works like this:

>>> yesno_to_bool("yes")
True
>>> yesno_to_bool("no")
False
>>> yesno_to_bool("Maybe")
None

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