Learning ArcGIS Pro

Unfortunately, you cannot use this common method of defining a path within a Python
script. Backslashes are reserved characters within Python that are used to indicate an
escape or line continuation. So when specifying a data path, you must use a different
method. Python supports three methods for defining a path:
Double backslashes – C:\\Student\\IntroArcPro
Single forward slash – C:/Student/IntroArcPro
Single backslash with an r in front of it – rC:\Student\IntroArcPro
You can use either of these methods when creating your own scripts. Although it is
acceptable to use any of these within a single script, it is recommended you try to use the
same method throughout the entire script. This will help you locate possible errors and fix
them more quickly.