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Python Program to Swap Two Elements in a List

Last Updated : 11 Jul, 2025

In this article, we will explore various methods to swap two elements in a list in Python. The simplest way to do is by using multiple assignment.

Example:

Python


 a = [10, 20, 30, 40, 50]

# Swapping elements at index 0 and 4
# using multiple assignment
a[0], a[4] = a[4], a[0]

print(a)

Output

[50, 20, 30, 40, 10]

Using a Temporary Variable

Another common method for swapping elements in a list is by using a temporary variable. This is a straightforward approach that works well in many programming languages not just in Python.

Python


 a = [10, 20, 30, 40, 50]

# Using a temporary variable
# to swap elements at index 2 and 4
temp = a[2]
a[2] = a[4]
a[4] = temp

print(a)

Output

[10, 20, 50, 40, 30]

Explanation:

We store the value at index 2 (30) in a temporary variable temp.
We then assign the value at index 4 (50) to index 2.
Finally, we assign the value stored in temp (30) to index 4.

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