Python IDLE

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Published Jun 25, 2022Updated May 29, 2025

The Integrated Development Learning Environment (IDLE) is a cross-platform IDE that offers a minimal code editing experience. It has been included with Python since version 1.5.2b1.

Python IDLE window on macOS

  • Career path

    Computer Science

    Looking for an introduction to the theory behind programming? Master Python while learning data structures, algorithms, and more!
    • Includes 6 Courses
    • With Professional Certification
    • Beginner Friendly.
      75 hours
  • Course

    Learn Python 3

    Learn the basics of Python 3.12, one of the most powerful, versatile, and in-demand programming languages today.
    • With Certificate
    • Beginner Friendly.
      24 hours

Installing On Windows

While some Windows machines may already have Python installed, many do not. The latest version of Python 3 can be downloaded here.

Installing On macOS

Since Python 2 was sunset back in 2020, newer versions of macOS are looking to only include Python 3 pre-installed. However, it can still be downloaded here. IDLE will become available after downloading and can be accessed in the Python 3.x folder in the “Applications” section of the Finder.

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Learn Python on Codecademy

  • Career path

    Computer Science

    Looking for an introduction to the theory behind programming? Master Python while learning data structures, algorithms, and more!
    • Includes 6 Courses
    • With Professional Certification
    • Beginner Friendly.
      75 hours
  • Course

    Learn Python 3

    Learn the basics of Python 3.12, one of the most powerful, versatile, and in-demand programming languages today.
    • With Certificate
    • Beginner Friendly.
      24 hours