Python IndentationError: unindent does not match any outer indentation level

Question

I am trying to update a dictionary value in Python. I'm trying to update a value in the dict by subtracting 3 from the value.

if buildings == 1:
        workpower -= 3
        if workpower >= 0:
            farmplace1 = int(input("where do you want it?"))
            farmplace2 = int(input("where do you want it?"))
            board[farmplace1][farmplace2] = "F"    
            my_dict['d'] -= 3;

I get the following error

IndentationError: unindent does not match any outer indentation level

What is wrong with the code?

Your code should be indented 4 spaces after each if statement — Alan Kavanagh, Sep 07 '17 at 10:22
Edit mode reveals you are mixing tabs and spaces, use only spaces — Chris_Rands, Sep 07 '17 at 10:47

score 4 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 07 '17 at 10:23

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Change your indentation and ensure it's consistent ( just use spaces or just use tabs, don't mix both ):

if buildings == 1:
    workpower -= 3
    if workpower >= 0:
        farmplace1 = int(input("where do you want it?"))
        farmplace2 = int(input("where do you want it?"))
        board[farmplace1][farmplace2] = "F"    
        my_dict['d'] -= 3

answered Sep 07 '17 at 10:23

Alan Kavanagh

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it was automated with the tab thing did not know thanks – Daniel Sep 07 '17 at 11:11
there should be 4 spaces ( or a tab ) after each if statement – Alan Kavanagh Sep 07 '17 at 11:12

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 07 '17 at 10:24

2

Check if you use regular whitespaces for all your indents, the most likely you have tab or another space character like that instead of the whitespace.

Mixing space characters may lead to nice visual indents but bad for the interpreter.

answered Sep 07 '17 at 10:24

Maksym Polshcha

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Python IndentationError: unindent does not match any outer indentation level

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