PYTHON-IDE.md

Configuring Python in your code editor

PyCharm

1. Open the Python Interpreter menu

2a. Select an existing interpreter

If your desired version is listed, select it and you're done. If not, go on to 2b.

2b. OR add a new local interpreter

3. Select an existing interpreter

4a. Choose a version from the dropdown

If your desired version was found, select it and press OK. If not, go on to 4b.

4b. Or manually look for your system interpreter

If you’re not sure where to find it, look in these locations.

You should now see the desired version.

Visual Studio Code

First, make sure you have a Python file open.

1. Open the Python Interpreter menu

2a. Select an existing interpreter from the dropdown

If your desired version is listed, select it. If not, go on to 2b.

2b. Enter the path to your system interpreter

If you’re not sure where to find it, look in these locations.