Python list contents error [duplicate]

Question

#!/usr/bin/python
import os
for x in os.listdir("/home/"):
print x

error: File "./p1", line 4 print x ^ IndentationError: expected an indented block

Python 2.7.12

that could be an IndentationError in line 4. at the print statement. where there should be an 'indented block', just what the error message states. what is unclear about that? — hiro protagonist
– hiro protagonist, Commented Feb 14, 2018 at 13:17
What is unclear about that error? You didn't indent print x — UnholySheep
– UnholySheep, Commented Feb 14, 2018 at 13:17
python is exactly telling you that in line 4, the instruction print x has an indentation error. It cannot be more specific — user2261062
– user2261062, Commented Feb 14, 2018 at 13:18
@LightnessRacesinOrbit I replaced the target with a more relevant one. — PM 2Ring
– PM 2Ring, Commented Feb 14, 2018 at 13:27

Lightness Races in Orbit · Accepted Answer · 2018-02-14 13:20:07Z

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You need to indent your code properly:

import os
for x in os.listdir("/home/"):
    print x

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answered Feb 14, 2018 at 13:18

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@SembeiNorimaki: It's just a rendering artefact because Sim used the wrong Markdown.

import os for x in os.listdir("/home/"): print x Thank you

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