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5. It is extensible. Other languages, such as C or C++, can be used to compile the Python code.
6. It has a large library of functions that a programmer can use directly in code.
7. Graphical user interfaces can be developed using Python.
8. Python programs find applications in almost every field, including robotics, Artificial Intelligence,
mobile technology, data science, and software development.

STARTING PYTHON
To start Python IDLE:

1. Click the Start button.
The Start menu opens. 2
2. In the list of programs, under Python 3.11, click IDLE
(Python 3.11 64-bit). 1
Python starts and its IDLE window opens.

COMPONENTS OF PYTHON IDLE WINDOW
Let us learn about the components of the Python IDLE window.

Title Bar
Menu Bar

Python
Interpreter

Status Bar

Title Bar
The Title Bar is present at the top of the Python IDLE window. It displays the version of the Python
IDLE and contains the Control buttons – Minimize , Maximize , and Close buttons.

Menu Bar
The Menu Bar is present below the Title Bar. Each menu contains the commands related to a
particular set of activities. The menus present on the Python Menu bar are File, Edit, Shell, Debug,
Options, Window, and Help.

Python Interpreter or Shell
The Python Interpreter or Shell is present below the Menu Bar. It contains the Python command
prompt >>>. Commands are typed at the prompt, and their results are displayed below the commands.

Status Bar
The Status Bar is present at the bottom of the IDLE window. It displays the line number and column
number at which the cursor is in the Interpreter.

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