multiple prints on the same line in Python

You can use the print statement to do this without importing sys.

def install_xxx():   print "Installing XXX...      ",install_xxx()print "[DONE]"

The comma on the end of the print line prevents print from issuing a new line (you should note that there will be an extra space at the end of the output).

The Python 3 Solution
Since the above does not work in Python 3, you can do this instead (again, without importing sys):

def install_xxx():    print("Installing XXX...      ", end="", flush=True)install_xxx()print("[DONE]")

The print function accepts an end parameter which defaults to "\n". Setting it to an empty string prevents it from issuing a new line at the end of the line.

You can simply use this:

print 'something',...print ' else',

and the output will be

something else

no need to overkill by import sys. Pay attention to comma symbol at the end.

Python 3+print("some string", end=""); to remove the newline insert at the end. Read more by help(print);

You should use backspace '\r' or ('\x08') char to go back on previous position in console output

Python 2+:

import timeimport sysdef backspace(n):    sys.stdout.write((b'\x08' * n).decode()) # use \x08 char to go back   for i in range(101):                        # for 0 to 100    s = str(i) + '%'                        # string for output    sys.stdout.write(s)                     # just print    sys.stdout.flush()                      # needed for flush when using \x08    backspace(len(s))                       # back n chars        time.sleep(0.2)                         # sleep for 200ms

Python 3:

import time   def backline():            print('\r', end='')                     # use '\r' to go backfor i in range(101):                        # for 0 to 100    s = str(i) + '%'                        # string for output    print(s, end='')                        # just print and flush    backline()                              # back to the beginning of line        time.sleep(0.2)                         # sleep for 200ms

This code will count from 0% to 100% on one line. Final value will be:

> python test.py100%

Additional info about flush in this case here: Why do python print statements that contain 'end=' arguments behave differently in while-loops?