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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 (>>>) 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
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.
Creating a New File
Follow these steps to create a new file:
1 Click on the File menu.
2 Click on the
New File option.
A new editor window with a blank file will appear on the screen.
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