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Python Python Basics (2015) Python for Beginners Create a variable

Preston Gilmore
Preston Gilmore
1,318 Points
Posted by Preston Gilmore
Preston Gilmore
1,318 Points

name = "Preston" --> looks right to me.

Whats wrong with it???

variable.py 
name = "Preston"

1 Answer

jacobproffer
jacobproffer
24,604 Points

Hey Preston,

Have you tried reloading the challenge and re-entering the line of code? I copied and pasted what you provided and the challenge passed fine for me.

Preston Gilmore
Preston Gilmore
1,318 Points
Preston Gilmore
Preston Gilmore
1,318 Points

Hey, Jacob, I went back and reloaded the tab which fixes the problem I was experiencing. Thanks!