Why does TabError Occur in Python?
Below are some of the ways by which TabError occurs in Python:
Mixing Tabs and Spaces
Python interprets tabs and spaces differently for indentation. If tabs and spaces are used interchangeably within the same block, Python can’t reliably determine the indentation level, resulting in a TabError.
Python3
def example_function(): if True : print ( "Indented with tabs" ) print ( "This line has a mixture of tabs and spaces" ) |
Output:
Hangup (SIGHUP) File "Solution.py", line 4 print("This line has a mixture of tabs and spaces") ^ TabError: inconsistent use of tabs and spaces in indentation
Incorrect Indentation Levels
Python expects consistent indentation levels within the same block. If indentation levels vary, Python interprets it as an error and raises a TabError.
Python3
numbers = [ 3.50 , 4.90 , 6.60 , 3.40 ] def s(purchases): total = sum (numbers) return total total_numbers = s(numbers) print (total_numbers) |
Output:
Hangup (SIGHUP) File "Solution.py", line 5 return total ^ TabError: inconsistent use of tabs and spaces in indentation
Python TabError: Inconsistent Use of Tabs and Spaces in Indentation
Python, known for its readability and simplicity, enforces strict indentation rules to structure code. However, encountering a TabError can be frustrating, especially when the code appears to be properly aligned. In this article, we’ll explore what a TabError is, and how to resolve TabError in Python.
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