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# Output to the browser console

How to use console.log() or print()

You can use `console.log()` or `print()` in the Code node to help when writing and debugging your code.

For help opening your browser console, refer to [this guide by Balsamiq](https://balsamiq.com/support/faqs/browserconsole/).

## console.log (JavaScript) <a href="#consolelog-javascript" id="consolelog-javascript"></a>

For technical information on `console.log()`, refer to the [MDN developer docs](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Console/log).

For example, copy the following code into a Code node, then open your console and run the node:

```js
let a = "apple";
console.log(a);
```

## print (Python) <a href="#print-python" id="print-python"></a>

For technical information on `print()`, refer to the [Real Python's guide](https://realpython.com/python-print/).

For example, set your Code node **Language** to **Python**, copy the following code into the node, then open your console and run the node:

```python
a = "apple"
print(a)
```

### Printing node data <a href="#printing-node-data" id="printing-node-data"></a>

`_items` and `_item` are standard Python objects, so you can print them directly:

```python
print(_items)
```

{% hint style="info" %}
**`type()` isn't available**

The Python Code node denies some built-in functions by default, including `type()`. Refer to [task runners environment variables](/deploy/host-n8n/configure-n8n/basic-configuration/use-environment-variables/task-runners.md) for the full list and how to change it when self-hosting.
{% endhint %}