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Step 3: Double-click on the downloaded software. You can either look at
the bottom of the screen or locate the software in the Downloads
folder of your computer. The Security Warning dialog box appears.
Step 4: Click on Run button. The Python Setup window appears.
Step 5: Select the Add Python 3.8 to PATH checkbox.
Step 6: Click on Install Now button.
After a few seconds, Python will be successfully installed on your computer.
PROGRAMMING IN PYTHON
Python has two basic programming modes—Script Mode and Interactive Mode.
Working in Interactive Mode
Interactive Mode is a command line shell which gives immediate result for each command. In
Interactive mode, we type one command at a time. Python executes the given command and gives
the output.
Follow these steps to start Python and work in Interactive Mode:
Step 1: Click on Start button.
Step 2: Scroll down the list of programs and click on Python 3.8 folder.
Step 3: Click on IDLE (Python 3.8 64-bit).
Opening Python
The main IDLE window appears. 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 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.
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