How to insert variables into a text cell using google colab

Question

I would like to insert a python variable into a text cell, in google colab.

For example, if a=10, I would like to insert the a into a text cell and render the value.

So in the text cell (using Jupyter Notebook with nbextensions) I would like to write the following in the text cell: There will be {{ a }} pieces of fruit at the reception.

It should show up as: There will be 10 pieces of fruit at the reception.

The markdown cheatsheets and explanations do not say how to achieve this. Is this possible currently?

Answer 1

It's not possible to change 'input cell' (either code or markdown) programmatically. You can change only the output cells. Input cells always require manually change. (even %load doesn't work)