How to test the data type of a variable

[DL Neil]

On 24/04/20 1:24 PM, Deac-33 Lancaster wrote:
> I'm aware that you can find the type of a variable with
>     type(var)
> 
> But are there Boolean operators in Python3.8 to test the data type, e.g.
>    is_floate(var)
>    is_string(var)
> etc. ?

You are close! https://docs.python.org/3/library/functions.html#isinstance


> (If this is the wrong group for this question, what group should I use.)

We're happy to help. There is a Python-Tutor group which is a good 
'home' for beginners or new-converts to Python...
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Regards =dn