Python | pack_forget() and grid_forget()) method in Tkinter

If we want to unmap any widget from the screen or toplevel then forget() method is used. There are two types of forget method pack_forget() ( similar to forget() ) and grid_forget() which are used with pack() and grid() method respectively.

pack_forget() method -

Syntax: widget.pack_forget()

widget can be any valid widget which is visible.

Code #1:

Output:

After forget

After retrieval

Notice

the difference in the position of Button 1 before and after forget as well as after retrieval.

grid_forget() method -

Syntax: widget.grid_forget()
widget can be any valid widget which is visible.

Note :

This method can be used only with grid() geometry methods.

Code #2:

Output:

After Forget

After Retrieval

Notice that the position of Button 1 remains same after forget and retrieval. With grid_forget() method, you can place it at any grid after retrieval but generally, the original grid is chosen.