INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON
How to Download and Install Python IDLE on Your PC
Step 1: Visit the Official Python Website
Go to the official Python website: https://www.python.org
Step 2: Navigate to the Downloads Section
On the homepage, click on the “Downloads” tab.
The website will usually auto-detect your operating system.
For Windows users, click on “Download Python 3.x.x” (where 3.x.x is the latest
version).
Step 3: Run the Installer
Once the installer file is downloaded, open it to begin the installation.
Important: Before clicking “Install Now,” check the box that says “Add Python to
PATH” at the bottom.
Step 4: Start the Installation
Click on “Install Now”.
Wait for the installation process to complete. It may take a few minutes.
Step 5: Verify the Installation
After the installation is complete, click “Close”.
Open Command Prompt and type:
python --version
If it shows the installed Python version, the installation was successful.
Step 6: Open Python IDLE
Search for IDLE in your Start menu or Windows search bar.
Click on IDLE (Python 3.x) to open the Python shell.
You can now write and execute Python code using IDLE.