Why is \n not working with input() command?

Question

I'm working on a little side project and I have a small issue currently. The user enters their name through a input, and then it is saved to a text file. Everything works fine but when it comes to making a new line with \n to separate the names, it replaces the previous text in the text file. I can't seem to find the reason why online. Any help would be appreciated!

name = input("Name: "))

with open("names.txt", "w") as w:
    w.write(name + "\n")

"w" mode erases the current file. Did you want "a" mode to append new lines? — tdelaney, Dec 18 '20 at 02:17
Didn't know "w" erases before writing. Changed it to "a" and now it works as intended. Thanks! — Slender, Dec 18 '20 at 02:20
You could also use "a+" to append if it exists and create a new file otherwise. — Aero Engy, Dec 18 '20 at 02:21

score 4 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 18 '20 at 02:18

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You are using the wrong flag, w means writing over any existing content, the solution is to use a for appending new content,

with open("names.txt", "a") as w:

reference: w3school

answered Dec 18 '20 at 02:18

kennysliding

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