Python Comments (original) (raw)

Last Updated : 27 May, 2026

Comments in Python are used to add explanatory notes to code and are ignored during program execution.

• It enhance the readability of the code.
• It can be used to identify functionality or structure the code-base.
• It can help understanding unusual or tricky scenarios handled by the code to prevent accidental removal or changes.
• It can be used to prevent executing any specific part of your code, while making changes or testing. python `

This is a single-line comment

""" Multi-line comment used print("Python Comments") """

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Single line comments starts with hashtag symbol #.

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sample comment

name = "geeksforgeeks" print(name)

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Python does not have a dedicated syntax for multi-line comments. However, they are commonly written using multiple # symbols or unassigned string literals.

1. Using multiple hashtags (#)

We can use multiple hashtags (#) to write multiline comments. Each and every line will be considered as a single-line comment.

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Python program to demonstrate

multiline comments

print("Multiline comments")

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Python ignores the string literals that are not assigned to a variable. So, we can use these string literals as comments.

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'Single-line comments using string literals'

""" Python program to demonstrate multiline comments""" print("Multiline comments")

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