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Python

why \t is added in match

when we do \t optional like '\t?' it also included \t when it match but i don't what to add it .please tell me how to match only pattern not \t in it.

1 Answer

\t stands for a tab, just as \n represents a newline.

Kenneth had told that he put tabs between every name, email, phone number, job, and twitter address, so that's why he put the \t in the match :)

Good luck! ~Alex