Ellipsis / ...

Built-in ConstantPython 2.0+Intermediate

A special constant used as a placeholder (e.g. in type hints and slicing)

Quick Info

Documentation
Official Docs
Python Version
2.0+

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Quick Example

python
# Triggering and catching Ellipsis / ...
try:
    raise Ellipsis / ...("example error")
except Ellipsis / ... as e:
    print(f"Caught Ellipsis / ...: {e}")
    print(f"Type: {type(e).__name__}")

Ellipsis / ... is raised when a special constant used as a placeholder (e.g. in type hints and slicing). Always catch specific exceptions rather than bare except clauses.

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