How to Open Python Interpreter on Windows?

To open the Python interpreter on Windows, you will first need to access the command line terminal and then execute a simple command. This allows you to interact with Python directly, executing commands line by line.

Steps to Open the Python Interpreter

Follow these straightforward steps to launch the Python interpreter on your Windows system:

Open the Command Line Terminal (PowerShell):
- Click on the Start button or the search bar located in the lower-left corner of your screen.
- Type "powershell" into the search box and press Enter. This action will open the Windows PowerShell window, which functions as your command line terminal.
Launch the Python Interpreter:
- Once the PowerShell window is open and you see the command prompt, type one of the following commands:
  - python
  - py
- Press Enter.
- If Python is correctly installed and configured in your system's PATH environment variable, you will be greeted by the Python interpreter prompt (typically >>>). This prompt signifies that the interpreter is now active and ready for you to input Python commands.

Exiting the Interpreter

When you have finished your session with the Python interpreter, you can exit it and return to the standard command line prompt by following these steps:

Press Ctrl + Z simultaneously on your keyboard.
Then, press Enter.

This action will successfully close the Python interpreter session.