How to Create a Python File

🔹 On Linux

1. Open the Terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T).
2. Navigate to the folder where you want to create the file:

   cd ~/Documents

3. Create a new Python file using a text editor:

   nano hello.py

4. Type your Python code:

   print("Hello, Linux!")

5. Save and exit:
   • Press Ctrl + X
   • Press Y to confirm
   • Press Enter to save
6. Run the Python file:

   python3 hello.py

🔹 On Windows

1. Open Notepad or any text editor.
2. Type your Python code:

   print("Hello, Windows!")

3. Go to File > Save As
4. Save the file with a .py extension:
   • File name: hello.py
   • Save as type: All Files
   • Encoding: UTF-8
5. Open Command Prompt (Win + R → type cmd).
6. Navigate to the folder:

   cd Desktop

7. Run the Python file:

   python hello.py

🔹 On macOS

1. Open Terminal (Cmd + Space → search for "Terminal").
2. Navigate to a folder:

   cd ~/Documents

3. Create a Python file using a text editor (like nano or vim):

   nano hello.py

4. Type your code:

   print("Hello, macOS!")

5. Save and exit:
   • Press Ctrl + X
   • Then Y and Enter
6. Run the script:

   python3 hello.py

Notes

• Make sure Python is installed on your system. You can check with python --version or python3 --version.
• Use python or python3 depending on your system setup.
• You can also use code editors like VS Code, Sublime Text, or PyCharm to create and run Python files.