How to make advanced square using nested for-loops? - jgrasp

Question

I have to use multiple nested loops in jGRASP to get the desired output. When I put this:
SQUARE
I have to get this:
SQUARE
Q R
U A
A U
R Q
ERAUQS
My code so far:
String output="";
output+= word;
for (int i = 1; i < word.length()-1; i++)
{
output+= word.charAt(i)+"\n";
for (int j = 0; j < word.length() - 2; j++)
{
output += " ";
}
output += (word.length() - i - 1);
}
StringBuffer s = new StringBuffer(word);
output+= s.reverse();
but my output is:
squareq
4u
3a
2r
1erauqs
How to fix the inner region?
It is the inner for-loop that needs help.
Should I define the StringBuffer before and reverse it and use charAt()?
I tried that and I keep getting the "cannot find symbol" error.
I am new to this site and I apologize for any inconsistencies.

Answer 1

It took me only to modify 2 lines of your code, so it was pretty good.
Here is your commented solution:
String output="";
output+= word+"\n";
for (int i = 1; i < word.length()-1; i++)
{
output+= word.charAt(i); //removed new line
for (int j = 0; j < word.length() - 2; j++)
{
output += " ";
}
output += word.charAt(word.length() - i - 1)+"\n"; //added charAt and new line at the end
}
StringBuffer s = new StringBuffer(word);
output+= s.reverse();
The result looks like expected:
SQUARE
Q R
U A
A U
R Q
ERAUQS