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2 Scroll down and
click on Python
3 Click on IDLE
3.12 folder.
(Python 3.12 64-bit).
1 Click on the
Start button.
IDLE stands for Integrated Development and Learning Environment. It is a code editor which
helps you to write and execute Python programs in the editor itself.
Components of Python IDLE Window
There are two components of Python IDLE window:
• Menu Bar: The Menu Bar of Python IDLE window is similar to the Menu Bar of other programs.
It has various menus such as File, Edit, Shell, Debug, Options, Window and Help.
• Prompt: You will see a blinking cursor after the symbol (>>>), which indicates the Python
interpreter is ready to accept commands. The Prompt allows the user to enter commands directly
into Python and get an output instantly by pressing the Enter key.
Menu
bar
Prompt
Type the commands at the prompt, and you will immediately get the results. Simply, type 3 + 3 and
press the Enter key. The result 6 appears on the screen. Try more values and see what happens.
Script Mode
The Interactive Mode does not save the commands entered by the user in the form of a program. The
Script Mode saves the commands entered by the user in the form of a program. To understand the
working of Script Mode, we have divided the process into four parts. Let us discuss these.
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