How Do I Start Idle on Linux?
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How do I launch IDLE?

To execute a file in IDLE, simply press the F5 key on your keyboard. You can also select Run → Run Module from the menu bar. Either option will restart the Python interpreter and then run the code that you’ve written with a fresh interpreter.

How do I run IDLE in terminal?

Configuring IDLE

  1. Open a Terminal window.
  2. In the Terminal window issue the command idle to launch IDLE.
  3. Click on the Python → Preferences… menu item.
  4. Click on the General tab.
  5. Click on the Open Edit Window radio button.
  6. Click on the Ok button.
  7. Close the IDLE window.
  8. Close the Terminal window.
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