# tf.keras.backend.constant

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| [![](https://www.tensorflow.org/images/tf_logo_32px.png) TensorFlow 1 version](https://www.tensorflow.org/versions/r1.15/api_docs/python/tf/keras/backend/constant) | [![](https://www.tensorflow.org/images/GitHub-Mark-32px.png) View source on GitHub](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/v2.0.0/tensorflow/python/keras/backend.py#L918-L934) |

Creates a constant tensor.

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**Compat aliases for migration**

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[Migration guide](https://www.tensorflow.org/guide/migrate) for
more details.

[`tf.compat.v1.keras.backend.constant`](https://www.tensorflow.org/api_docs/python/tf/keras/backend/constant)

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    tf.keras.backend.constant(
        value, dtype=None, shape=None, name=None
    )

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| ## Arguments ||
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| `value` | A constant value (or list) |
| `dtype` | The type of the elements of the resulting tensor. |
| `shape` | Optional dimensions of resulting tensor. |
| `name` | Optional name for the tensor. |

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| ## Returns ||
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| A Constant Tensor. ||

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