Python else Keyword
Example
Print "YES" if x is greater than 5, otherwise print "NO":
x = 3
if x > 5:
print("YES")
else:
print("NO")
Definition and Usage
The else keyword is used in conditional statements (if statements) and determines what to do when the condition is False.
The else keyword can also be used in try...except code blocks, see the following example.
More Examples
Example
Define a handling method for when no errors are raised in the try ... except block:
x = 5
try:
x > 10
except:
print("Something went wrong")
else:
print("The 'Try' code was executed without raising any errors!")
Related Pages
Please visit our Python Condition Tutorials Learn more about conditional statements.
