{"id":1144,"date":"2023-08-27T19:57:19","date_gmt":"2023-08-27T19:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/?p=1144"},"modified":"2023-08-27T19:57:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T19:57:23","slug":"python-change-list-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-change-list-items\/","title":{"rendered":"Python &#8211; Change List Items: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you eager to learn how to Change list items in Python? Whether you&#8217;re a coding novice or an experienced programmer, the ability to change elements within a list is a crucial skill. In this comprehensive guide, we&#8217;ll walk you through various methods to update list items in Python, complete with step-by-step examples and explanations. Let&#8217;s get started!<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" 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href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-change-list-items\/#Changing_List_Items_Using_Indexing\" title=\"Changing List Items Using Indexing\">Changing List Items Using Indexing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-change-list-items\/#Using_Slicing_to_Modify_Multiple_Items\" title=\"Using Slicing to Modify Multiple Items\">Using Slicing to Modify Multiple Items<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-change-list-items\/#In-Place_Methods_for_Modification\" title=\"In-Place Methods for Modification\">In-Place Methods for Modification<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-change-list-items\/#Practical_Examples\" title=\"Practical Examples\">Practical Examples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-change-list-items\/#FAQs_About_Changing_List_Items\" title=\"FAQs About Changing List Items\">FAQs About Changing List Items<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-change-list-items\/#Can_I_change_list_items_using_negative_indices\" title=\"Can I change list items using negative indices?\">Can I change list items using negative indices?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-change-list-items\/#What_happens_if_I_assign_a_value_to_an_index_that_doesnt_exist\" title=\"What happens if I assign a value to an index that doesn&#8217;t exist?\">What happens if I assign a value to an index that doesn&#8217;t exist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-change-list-items\/#Which_method_is_better_for_changing_items_indexing_or_in-place_methods\" title=\"Which method is better for changing items: indexing or in-place methods?\">Which method is better for changing items: indexing or in-place methods?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-change-list-items\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-change-list-items\/#External_Resources\" title=\"External Resources:\">External Resources:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-change-list-items\/#Complete_Python_Tutorials_Category\" title=\"Complete Python Tutorials Category\">Complete Python Tutorials Category<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Importance_of_Modifying_List_Items\"><\/span><strong>Understanding the Importance of Modifying List Items<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we delve into the techniques of changing list items, let&#8217;s emphasize the significance of this skill. Lists are a fundamental data structure in Python, serving as containers for multiple values. Being able to modify list items allows you to update data, correct errors, and enhance the functionality of your programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_List_Items_Using_Indexing\"><\/span><strong>Changing List Items Using Indexing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common ways to modify a list is by using indexing. You can directly assign a new value to a specific index within the list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s how it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:.875rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:7.703125px;line-height:1.25rem\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"fruits = [&quot;apple&quot;, &quot;banana&quot;, &quot;orange&quot;, &quot;grape&quot;]\nfruits[1] = &quot;kiwi&quot;  \n# Changing the second item to &quot;kiwi&quot;\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">fruits <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> [<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">apple<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">banana<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">orange<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">grape<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">]<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">fruits[<\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">1<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">] <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">kiwi<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">  <\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Changing the second item to &quot;kiwi&quot;<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Slicing_to_Modify_Multiple_Items\"><\/span><strong>Using Slicing to Modify Multiple Items<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Slicing isn&#8217;t just for extracting portions of a list; it&#8217;s also a powerful tool for modifying multiple items at once. By combining slicing with assignment, you can replace a subset of elements with a new set. <strong>For example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:.875rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:7.703125px;line-height:1.25rem\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"numbers = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]\nnumbers[2:5] = [20, 30, 40]  \n# Changing elements at indices 2 to 4\n\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">numbers <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> [<\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">1<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">2<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">3<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">4<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">5<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">6<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">7<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">8<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">9<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">10<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">]<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">numbers[<\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">2<\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">:<\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">5<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">] <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> [<\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">20<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">30<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">40<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">]  <\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Changing elements at indices 2 to 4<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In-Place_Methods_for_Modification\"><\/span><strong>In-Place Methods for Modification<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Python provides a range of in-place methods that allow you to modify list items more efficiently. Some commonly used methods include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><code>append()<\/code><\/strong>: Adds an item to the end of the list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><code>insert()<\/code><\/strong>: Inserts an item at a specified index.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><code>pop()<\/code><\/strong>: Removes and returns an item at a given index.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><code>remove()<\/code><\/strong>: Removes the first occurrence of a specified item.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><code>extend()<\/code><\/strong>: Appends elements from another list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Examples\"><\/span><strong>Practical Examples<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Example 1: Using Indexing to Change Items<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:.875rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:7.703125px;line-height:1.25rem\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"languages = [&quot;Python&quot;, &quot;Java&quot;, &quot;C++&quot;, &quot;JavaScript&quot;]\nlanguages[3] = &quot;TypeScript&quot;  \n# Changing the fourth item to &quot;TypeScript&quot;\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">languages <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> [<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">Python<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">Java<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">C++<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">JavaScript<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">]<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">languages[<\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">3<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">] <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">TypeScript<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">  <\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Changing the fourth item to &quot;TypeScript&quot;<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Example 2: Modifying Multiple Items Using Slicing<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:.875rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:7.703125px;line-height:1.25rem\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"grades = [85, 92, 78, 95, 88]\ngrades[1:4] = [90, 85, 80]  \n# Changing grades from index 1 to 3\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">grades <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> [<\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">85<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">92<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">78<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">95<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">88<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">]<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">grades[<\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">1<\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">:<\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">4<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">] <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> [<\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">90<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">85<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">80<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">]  <\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Changing grades from index 1 to 3<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_Changing_List_Items\"><\/span><strong>FAQs About Changing List Items<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1693165715724\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h6 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_change_list_items_using_negative_indices\"><\/span>Can I change list items using negative indices? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, negative indices work just like positive ones for changing items.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1693165720979\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h6 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_assign_a_value_to_an_index_that_doesnt_exist\"><\/span>What happens if I assign a value to an index that doesn&#8217;t exist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Python will extend the list and fill the gaps with the assigned value.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1693165731116\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h6 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_method_is_better_for_changing_items_indexing_or_in-place_methods\"><\/span>Which method is better for changing items: indexing or in-place methods?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It depends on your specific use case. Indexing is more flexible, while in-place methods offer convenient ways to modify lists.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to change list items in Python opens up a world of possibilities for data manipulation and program enhancement. By mastering techniques like indexing, slicing, and using in-place methods, you have the tools to seamlessly update and modify list elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you embark on your coding journey, remember that practice is key. Experiment with various methods and scenarios to solidify your understanding. 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