Linux (advanced)[edit]

• save your hello.py program in the ~/pythonpractice folder.
• Open up the terminal program.
• Type cd ~/pythonpractice to change directory to your pythonpractice folder, and hit Enter.
• Type chmod a+x hello.py to tell Linux that it is an executable program.
• Type ./hello.py to run your program!

How do I run python from command line?

Run your script

1. Open Command line: Start menu -> Run and type cmd.
2. Type: C:\python27\python.exe Z:\code\hw01\script.py.
3. Or if your system is configured correctly, you can drag and drop your script from Explorer onto the Command Line window and press enter.

How do I run a Python file in Unix?

Making a Python script executable and runnable from anywhere

• Add this line as the first line in the script: #!/usr/bin/env python3.
• At the unix command prompt, type the following to make myscript.py executable: $ chmod +x myscript.py.
• Move myscript.py into your bin directory, and it will be runnable from anywhere.