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Expand Up @@ -167,13 +167,15 @@ filling can be turned on and off::

Next we'll create a loop::

start = pos()

while True:
forward(200)
left(170)
if abs(pos()) < 1:
if distance(start) < 1:
break

``abs(pos()) < 1`` is a good way to know when the turtle is back at its
``distance(start) < 1`` is a good way to know when the turtle is back at its
home position.

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home position.
start position.


Finally, complete the filling::
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