Unindent Does Not Match Any Outer Indentation Level
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The error “unindent does not match any outer indentation level” usually occurs in Python due to incorrect indentation. Here’s how you can fix it:
Possible Causes and Fixes of unindent does not match any outer indentation level
Mixing Spaces and Tabs
- Python is sensitive to indentation. Ensure you use either spaces or tabs consistently.
- Fix: Convert all indentation to spaces (recommended) or tabs.
Inconsistent Indentation Levels
- A block of code must follow the same indentation level.
- Fix: Ensure all nested blocks have the same number of spaces.
Copy-Pasting Issues
- Sometimes, copying code from different sources adds hidden characters.
- Fix: Re-indent the code manually in a text editor or IDE.
Example of Incorrect Indentation
def example():
print(“Hello”)
print(“World”) # Incorrect indentation
Corrected Code
def example():
print(“Hello”)
print(“World”) # Now properly aligned
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