Ok, I now know the answer is to do print dict.__doc__
Apparently, the print function formats the output. And, yes, the help() function is awesome. Thanks to everyone who responded. I'm sending this response primarily to let folks know I got an answer, but also to see if it shows up in the webpage. None of the responses I've gotten show up there. I suspect it requires the respondent to choose Reply All, as opposed to Reply, so I'm testing it. _______________________________________________ ActivePython mailing list ActivePython@listserv.ActiveState.com To unsubscribe: http://listserv.ActiveState.com/mailman/mysubs Other options: http://listserv.ActiveState.com/mailman/listinfo/ActivePython