Why method printf("%s\n", "This is a string"); cannot displayed as formatted in Java sololearn?

Question

Why method printf("%s\n", "This is a string"); cannot display output as formatted text in Java sololearn?

Answer 1

Oliver,
System.out.printf(<format>, ...<values>) works just fine in Code Playground.

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Answer 2

printf() does not exist.
But System.out.printf() does exist.

Answer 3

https://code.sololearn.com/cH7nq508BvDS/?ref=app

Answer 4

CarrieForle : the original code indeed System.out.printf. I just want to know is there are changes Made or update from Java about printf for higher or newer Java version? Deitel Java 7th edition use System.out.printf("%s\n", "This string will be displayed"); when cover this printf method.