Show default value for editing on Python input possible?
input, python
Solution
The standard library functions `input()` and `raw_input()` don't have this functionality. If you're using Linux you can use the `readline` module to define an input function that uses a prefill value and advanced line editing:
import readline
def rlinput(prompt, prefill=''):
readline.set_startup_hook(lambda: readline.insert_text(prefill))
try:
return input(prompt) # or raw_input in Python 2
finally:
readline.set_startup_hook()
Problem
Is it possible for python to accept input like this: ``` Folder name: Download ``` But instead of the user typing "Download" it is already there as a initial value. If the user wants to edit it as "Downloads" all he has to do is add a 's' and press enter. Using normal input command: ``` folder=input('Folder name: ') ``` all I can get is a blank prompt: ``` Folder name: ``` Is there a simple way to do this that I'm missing?