YouTipPython Func Oct
# Python2.x Python oct() Function
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## Description
The **oct()** function converts an integer to an octal string.
* Python2.x version uses 0 as prefix for octal.
* Python3.x version uses 0o as prefix for octal.
## Syntax
oct syntax:
oct(x)
Parameter:
* x -- An integer.
## Return Value
Returns an