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Python Python Basics Meet Python Input and Coding Style

Posted by Benjamin Childs
Benjamin Childs
73 Points

Input Command doesn't work...

I did exactly what Craig did in the video for the input command, yet it just came up as a syntax error for me.

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
244,136 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
244,136 Points

We need to replicate your issue so we can help.
Here's a video about making a snapshot of your workspace and sharing a link to it.

Alex Davis
Alex Davis
189 Points
Alex Davis
Alex Davis
189 Points

This is still broken. current_mood = input("How are you today? ") still throws bash: syntax error near unexpected token `('

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
244,136 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
244,136 Points

This isn't a bash command. You probably want to be running Python.

So type "Python" first, and then you can give it your code line.