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Run menu (Editor window only)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+.. _python-shell:
+
Python Shell
Open or wake up the Python Shell window.
+.. _check-module:
+
Check Module
Check the syntax of the module currently open in the Editor window. If the
module has not been saved IDLE will either prompt the user to save or
@@ -217,8 +221,10 @@ Check Module
there is a syntax error, the approximate location is indicated in the
Editor window.
+.. _run-module:
+
Run Module
- Do Check Module (above). If no error, restart the shell to clean the
+ Do :ref:`Check Module <check-module>`. If no error, restart the shell to clean the
environment, then execute the module. Output is displayed in the Shell
window. Note that output requires use of ``print`` or ``write``.
When execution is complete, the Shell retains focus and displays a prompt.
@@ -226,6 +232,14 @@ Run Module
This is similar to executing a file with ``python -i file`` at a command
line.
+.. _run-custom:
+
+Run... Customized
+ Same as :ref:`Run Module <run-module>`, but run the module with customized
+ settings. *Command Line Arguments* extend :data:`sys.argv` as if passed
+ on a command line. The module can be run in the Shell without restarting.
+
+
Shell menu (Shell window only)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^