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Python Dictionary keys() Method

❮ Dictionary Methods


Example

Return the keys:

car = {
  "brand": "Ford",
  "model": "Mustang",
  "year": 1964
}

x = car.keys()

print(x)
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Definition and Usage

The keys() method returns a view object. The view object contains the keys of the dictionary, as a list.

The view object will reflect any changes done to the dictionary, see example below.


Syntax

dictionary.keys()

Parameter Values

No parameters


More Examples

Example

When an item is added in the dictionary, the view object also gets updated:

car = {
  "brand": "Ford",
  "model": "Mustang",
  "year": 1964
}

x = car.keys()

car["color"] = "white"

print(x)
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❮ Dictionary Methods