How to solve inconsistent indentation in Notepad++

Question

I'm studying the basics of python and I'm having an indentation issue. When I try to run a code on GitBash it gives me the error:

$ python organize_photos.py


File "organize_photos.py", line 7
    if place not in places:
                          ^
TabError: inconsistent use of tabs and spaces in indentation

So i checked my code on Notepad++ and it is giving me some problem on line 7,

but to me the indentation looks fine, what could be the problem?

The error message is telling you that you're using tabs and spaces inconsistently in your indentation. Did you check your use of tabs and spaces? — user2357112, Mar 28 '20 at 03:04
Does this answer your question? ["inconsistent use of tabs and spaces in indentation"](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5685406/inconsistent-use-of-tabs-and-spaces-in-indentation) — AMC, Mar 28 '20 at 03:17

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 28 '20 at 03:08

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Python doesn't like a mixture of tabs and spaces. Personally I prefer to use spaces as they render the same on any system.
I see you're using Notepad++, you can head to Settings > Preferences > Language > Tab Settings and convert all tabs to spaces.

answered Mar 28 '20 at 03:08

Alexis Lucattini

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