IndentationError — Easy Examples

Raised when indentation is incorrect

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Triggering IndentationError

How IndentationError is raised and how to catch it.

python
# Triggering and catching IndentationError
try:
    exec("  x = 1")
except IndentationError as e:
    print(f"Caught IndentationError: {e}")
    print(f"Type: {type(e).__name__}")

IndentationError is raised when raised when indentation is incorrect. Always catch specific exceptions rather than bare except clauses.

Handling IndentationError

Basic error handling pattern for IndentationError.

python
# Safe handling pattern
def safe_operation():
    try:
        exec("  x = 1")
    except IndentationError:
        print("Operation failed gracefully")
        return None

result = safe_operation()
print(f"Result: {result}")

Wrapping risky operations in try/except blocks prevents your program from crashing.

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