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Posted by michael williams
michael williams
19,492 Points

inside function text formatted comes up as {} in only one spot.. while working everywhere else. hoping for enlightenment

I was wondering if someone could enlighten me why only in my first print statement the 'name' => using the argument customer does not show up? It just shows the {} curly braces. I attached my snapshot which is easier than a snippet of code for it is too long otherwise.

https://w.trhou.se/q256b1jdwj

thanks for any advice or tips in advance :)

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,457 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,457 Points

Because format is outside the input() call instead of inside:

        ticket_purchase = input('{}, how many tickets would you like to purchase at $10.00 a ticket? > '.format(
            customer))
michael williams
michael williams
19,492 Points

thank you!