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How to get to a new line in Python Shell?

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In IDLE, say i want to write the following in TWO lines:

x = 3  print x**5 

but when i type x = 3 and press enter, it executes the assignment. How to let it execute AFTER two lines are all typed in?

having read first pages of Python tutorial but no answer to this "funny" question...

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asunnysunday Avatar asked Jun 19 '11 13:06

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2 Answers

Use the Ctrl-J key sequence instead of the Enter key to get a plain newline plus indentation without having IDLE start interpreting your code.

You can find other key sequences that make IDLE easier to use for this type of learning under the Options->Configure IDLE menu.

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cnecreative Avatar answered Sep 28 '22 02:09

cnecreative


End lines with ;\:

>>> x=3;\ ... print x**5 243 >>> 
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phihag Avatar answered Sep 28 '22 02:09

phihag