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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types List Creation

Syed Hasan
Syed Hasan
313 Points
Posted by Syed Hasan
Syed Hasan
313 Points

I tried to put names of color to the list but it was showing there was a name error. How do you fix this problem?

I tried to put names of color to the list but it was showing there was a name error. How do you fix this problem?

lists.py 
colors = [blue,red,violet,orange,yellow];

1 Answer

nicole lumpkin
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nicole lumpkin
Courses Plus Student 5,328 Points
nicole lumpkin
nicole lumpkin
Courses Plus Student 5,328 Points

Hi Syed!

You are not alone in this, in fact another student posted this very same question! Remember you are trying to create a list of strings. The square brackets denote the list, and the colors should be your strings. What syntax do you need to denote the colors as strings? :)

I hope this helps!