Proper indentation in python

Question

What’s the proper way to make an indentation in python kicking tab or doing a space 3 times when I mix tabs and spaces it gives me a error so what’s the proper way spaces or tab ?

Answer 1

Lz1234 ,

the python style guide (pep 8) mentiones to use 4 spaces per indentstion level.

the tab key can also be used if the editor can convert tab to spaces. playground on android devices support this.

mixing (real) tabs and spaces is not allowed.

for more information read:
https://peps.python.org/pep-0008/#indentation

Answer 2

Lz1234 ,

please use the link that is provided in my post. scroll down a bit and you will find the information.

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Code Lay-out
Indentation

Use 4 spaces per indentation level.
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Answer 3

Lothar
So im understanding that spaces are the pefered way
I thought is was 3 spaces are you sure about the 4

Answer 4

Lz1234 What did you see in the guide Lothar posted?