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How to Check Python Version

Sometimes you may need to check the version of Python installed on your system. There are a few different ways to do this, depending on your operating system and how Python is installed. Here are some methods you can use:

Method 1: Using the Command Line

  1. Open the command prompt or terminal on your computer.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter:

shell
python --version

This will display the Python version installed on your system.

Method 2: Using the Python Interpreter

  1. Open the command prompt or terminal on your computer.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter to open the Python interpreter:

shell
python

  1. Once the Python interpreter is open, type the following command and press Enter:

python
import sys
print(sys.version)

This will print the Python version along with additional information.

Method 3: Using a Python Script

  1. Open a text editor and create a new file.
  2. Add the following code to the file:

python
import platform
print(platform.python_version())

Save the file with a .py extension, for example, python_version.py.

  1. Open the command prompt or terminal and navigate to the directory where you saved the file.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter:

shell
python python_version.py

The output will display the Python version.

These methods should work on most operating systems and Python installations. Use the one that is most convenient for you.