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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.

                      Prompt: You will see a blinking cursor after the symbol (>>>) in the window. This is known as the
                    Prompt. The Prompt allows the user to enter commands directly into Python and get an output
                    instantly by pressing the Enter key.

                                                          Menu bar










                                            Prompt


                                                           Components of IDLE

                  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.


















                                                            Typing commands

                       Working in 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.

                  Creating a New File
                  Follow these steps to create a new file:

                  Step 1:   Open the Python IDLE window.
                  Step 2:  Click on the File menu. A drop-down menu appears.
                  Step 3:   Click on the New File option. A new editor window with a blank file
                          will appear on the screen.                                             Selecting New File option



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