How can I make a very long string fit the screen in python?

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I was asked to create something in Python during an interview:

I made a checklist helper, it has very long strings that don't fit the screen. I use sublime text to write the code and powershell to see if it's working.

It looks like this (not pasting the code here because it's too long, but if needed, I can do it): Sublime text: Powershell:

How can I make these strings fit the screen? The users shouldn't have to do anything except run the tool.

It is not the final thing, code looks messy and it is incomplete.

The accepted answer for this question will probably help you: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/10660435/pythonic-way-to-create-a-long-multi-line-string — KKishore, Jan 31 '16 at 13:16
Very rarely are screenshots appropriate on Stack Overflow. Include the text instead. — Chris Martin, Jan 31 '16 at 13:26
Shell don't bypass any `line end` character if is not a comment string. `'''test'''` or `"""test"""` — dsgdfg, Jan 31 '16 at 13:30
The triple quotes seem to work. Sorry, I didn't know that screenshots are not appropriate. — Liviu Avram, Jan 31 '16 at 14:54

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 31 '16 at 13:23

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You can construct long string in Python like this:

 string = ("You can put a"
      "very long string"
      "like this"
     )

This way, you can see long strings on the screen, using some editor.

answered Jan 31 '16 at 13:23

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