Why do I get syntax error on function definition python?

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When I try to define this function on python (Wing101 IDE Mac OS) it says that there is a syntax error from the first ":" to the end of bool: I'm just trying to specify the return type after the arrow. I don't understand what's wrong, can someone help?

def destroymatrix(text: str) -> bool:

In case you are using an older version than 3.5, type hints (which is what the syntax error points at) are not supported. — mkrieger1, Sep 22 '19 at 21:56

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 22 '19 at 21:58

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At a guess id say the python you're using is not python 3.x

See this quesition:

What does -> mean in Python function definitions?

answered Sep 22 '19 at 21:58

Smiley Flower

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Why do I get syntax error on function definition python?

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