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Components of the IDLE Shell Window
The IDLE shell window has two main components: the Menu Bar and the Prompt.

Menu Bar: Located at the top of the window, it offers options for file management, running
scripts and customising IDLE, including File, Edit, Shell, Debug, Options, Window and Help.
Prompt: This is the area to type Python code, marked by >>>, where results appear immediately
after each command.

Menu Bar

Prompt

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List some of the most popular applications or tools that were created using Python.

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SCRIPT MODE
Script Mode is used for writing longer Python programs that can be saved to your computer and
run later. IDLE provides a built-in text editor where you can write, edit and save Python scripts.

Creating a New File

In Python IDLE, creating a new file allows you to write and save your Python programs. To create
a new file, follow the given steps:

1 Click on the File menu.

2 Click on the New File option.

A new window will open where you can start writing your Python code and save it for execution.
SHORT SIGN

To create a new file:
Ctrl + N

Writing and Saving a Program
Once you’ve created a new file, you can begin writing your Python program.

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