I've downloaded the course content, but whenever I open a .py file, it simply executes the program instead of opening up the code in the editor. I'm now on problem set 2, and I need to access the code in the file, but can't at the moment - any help please?

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harsimran_hs4 · Answer

just right click on the file and choose
open with idle/ any other text editor

harsimran_hs4 · Answer

@hiltonda DId it solve your problem ?

anonymous · Answer

This doesn't work - the only option is to open the file, am not able to open it with any other program. I also can't change the type or file name it seems. Thanks anyway.

harsimran_hs4 · Answer

a little more information
are you using windows ?

anonymous · Answer

Yes I am, Windows 7.

harsimran_hs4 · Answer

ok then you must be using IDLE, 
if the file you are clicking on is not in the folder where python was installed then you need to add IDLE to the environment variables.

or 
open start menu
type IDLE  (this will open IDLE)
then go to File > open file 
and then navigate to the place where you have saved your file

anonymous · Answer

Thank you! I just needed to open the file from inside IDLE instead - easy!

harsimran_hs4 · Answer

Welcome!