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JavaScript JavaScript Basics Working with Strings Combine Strings

Isabelle Johnson
Isabelle Johnson
1,763 Points
Posted by Isabelle Johnson
Isabelle Johnson
1,763 Points

Uncaught syntax error

My computer won't run this code:

const answer = prompt('Which planet is closest to the sun?');

if ( answer.toUpperCase() === 'MERCURY' ) { console.log("That’s correct!"); } else { console.log(“Sorry, that’s incorrect.”); }

What's the issue it is exactly like Guil's? Many thanks

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
230,867 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
230,867 Points

The last log message has word-processing style quote marks (“ ”) :point_left: notice the open and close are different.

But the computer only recognizes programming style marks (", same one for both ends) like you used in the other log message.