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Python Introducing Lists Meet Lists Indexing

MightyIronElf 15
MightyIronElf 15
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Posted by MightyIronElf 15
MightyIronElf 15
2,146 Points

Unexpected Indent

I have the wishlist code typed out exactly how he wanted it, but when I go into the console to test it it tells me that I have an unexpected indent on line one. Can anybody tell me why?

books = [ "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python:Practical Programming for Total Beginners-Al Sweigart", "Python for Data Analysis", "Fluent Python:Clear,Concise,and Effective Programming-Luciano Ramalho", "Python for Kids:A Playful Introduction To Programming-Jason R. Briggs", "Hello Web App:Learn how to Build a Web App-Tracy Osborn", ] print("Suggested gift:{}".format(Books[-1])

It's supposed to be spaced out into a list but I can't get it to work. =)

Travis Alstrand
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Travis Alstrand
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Travis Alstrand
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Travis Alstrand
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Hey MightyIronElf 14 ! 👋

I'd love to help but it's unfortunately really hard to tell without seeing your code. If you're working in a Workspace on Treehouse, please create a snapshot and provide the link here so I can open up a forked version of it. It's the camera icon at the top right.

If not, could you please copy/paste your code here? If you type three backticks before and after your code, it should keep the formatting 👍

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

Line 1 of any Python program should not be indented. If you have any spacing or tab(s) at the beginning of line 1, remove it.

MightyIronElf 15
MightyIronElf 15
2,146 Points
MightyIronElf 15
MightyIronElf 15
2,146 Points

Thank you both @stevenparker and @travisalstrand for the answers and tips=)

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

MightyIronElf 14 — Glad to help. You can mark a question solved by choosing a "best answer".   :white_check_mark:
And happy coding!