The IPython Shell¶
The IPython shell allows you to enter Python commands one by one and executes them promptly. The IPython shell is a luxury version of the simpler Python shell. It is also called interactive mode or interactive Python command line.
You can use any Python command from the IPython Shell:
In [1]: 1 + 1
Out[1]: 2
In [2]: 4 * 16
Out[2]: 64
In [3]:
Results of each command are automatically printed to the screen.
How to leave the IPython shell?¶
You can leave the command line by Ctrl-z (Windows) or Ctrl-d (Linux).
If a program seems to be stuck, you can interrupt the shell with Ctrl-c.
Magic Methods¶
The IPython shell has a number of special commands or Magic Methods. Here are the most common ones:
command |
description |
|---|---|
|
execute a program |
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paste and execute code from the clipboard |
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show recently entered commands |
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show files in the current directory |
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print the current working directory |
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change the working directory to |
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execute |