Syntax error with quotation marks

Question

Hello,
I dont know whats wrong with the code.
I copied Craig's code but it doesnt work:
```Python 
def show_help():
    print("What should we pick up at the store?")
    print(""
Enter 'DONE' to stop adding items.
Entr 'HELP' for this help.
"")
show_help()
while True:
    new_item = input("> ")
if new_item == "DONE":
    break
elif new_item == 'HELP':
    show_help()
    continue
```
When I run it I get the following error:
  File "shopping_list.py", line 4                                                                
    Enter 'DONE' to stop adding items.                                                           
        ^                                                                                        
SyntaxError: invalid syntax

Chris Freeman · Accepted Answer

The error is caused be the multi-line string. It should be bound by triple quote ””” not double quotes ””.
Post back if you need more help. Good luck!!!

markmneimneh · Answer

```
You probably mean something like this:
def show_help(): 
   print("What should we pick up at the store?") 
   print("Enter 'DONE' to stop adding items. Enter 'HELP' for this help. ")
you don't need 2 " on each side
```

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Syntax error with quotation marks

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