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List Insert Method

List Insert Method

The method insert(i,x) inserts a given value x into the list at index i. The index must be within the bounds of the list (from 0 to the length of the list minus 1).

Example Usage

numbers = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
numbers.insert(3,8)
print(numbers)

Output

[1, 2, 3, 8, 4, 5]

The value 8 is inserted into the list at position 3.

More Information:

• Python Docs: Lists