Stop python from keeping original input on terminal

Question

I want python to take in input then print out the input with added characters in front without outputting the original input.

Example:

foo = input("")
print("Me: " + foo)

should output

Me: foo

instead of

foo
Me: foo

I can't just do input("Foo: ") as there are other threads outputting to the console and they mess up the formatting.

Try using the getpass library. As answered already here: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4616813/can-i-get-console-input-without-echo-in-python — RandoGuy, Aug 17 '20 at 02:31
Does this answer your question? [Can i get console input without echo in python?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4616813/can-i-get-console-input-without-echo-in-python) — jkr, Aug 17 '20 at 03:17

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 17 '20 at 03:13

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You can use a Erase Line string to clear the line above:

foo = input("")
print("\033[2K\033[1AMe: " + foo)

This clears the foo As well as the newline

Me: foo

answered Aug 17 '20 at 03:13

hedy

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