I'm a newbie and I can't figure out how to get my code copied from the editor into the terminal and have the program run. Any help? I'm on a Mac and using python 2.6.

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I'm a newbie and I can't figure out how to get my code copied from the editor into the terminal and have the program run.  Any help?  I'm on a Mac and using python 2.6.

rsmith6559 · Answer

On a Mac, go to /Applications/Utilities and launch Terminal

Assuming your program is on your Desktop, in Terminal type:
python Desktop/yourProgram

and your program will execute and output in Terminal.

BTW,  Macs have IDLE installed, just type "idle & " into a Terminal window.

anonymous · Answer

That doesn't seem to work.  I am working in IDLE, and I keep getting syntax errors when I try to use your suggestions.  I entered those suggestions into the terminal and I got syntax errors.  Any advice?

rsmith6559 · Answer

Since you're already in IDLE, to launch the terminal just go to the Run menu and select Python Shell

I apologize for not explaining things in my previous post well. 

python Desktop/yourProgramName

This will work if you just launch Apple's Terminal and your program is on the Desktop


"idle & " 
Should NOT have the double quotes around it when you enter it into Terminal.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you!  That works well, I appreciate the help.