How to use the interpreter?

QuestionsQuestions8 SkillsProYour First Python LabNov, 29 2025
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To use the Python interpreter, follow these steps:

  1. Open Terminal: Launch your terminal or command prompt.

  2. Start the Interpreter: Type python3 (or just python depending on your setup) and press Enter. You should see a prompt like this:

    Python 3.x.x (default, Mon DD YYYY, HH:MM:SS)
    [GCC x.x.x] on linux
    Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.
    >>>
  3. Enter Commands: At the >>> prompt, you can type Python commands. For example:

    print("Hello, World!")

    Press Enter to execute the command.

  4. Exit the Interpreter: To exit, type exit() or press Ctrl + D (on Unix) or Ctrl + Z followed by Enter (on Windows).

Example Session

>>> print("Hello, World!")
Hello, World!
>>> 2 + 2
4
>>> exit()

Feel free to ask if you have more questions about using the interpreter!

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