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Python Shell - Syntax Error

I am very very new to Python. I am trying to get a python program to run by writing 'python hello.py' but every time I do that I get a Syntax Error. Why is that?

However when I open the file and click on run module, it works. Why won't it work if I type 'python hello.py'

Is there anyway I can navigate to the directory where the file is stored and then run it? I tried placing my file in directly in the Python23 folder :P didnt work anyway

Please help me. I have Python 2.3.5

Solution

  • What is the error?

    Place python's filepath to the python.exe in your system's PATH, then you can run a python file from anywhere.