Python scripts (.py files) can be executed in different ways, depending on your operating system and setup. Here’s a step-by-step guide for running a Python file in Windows.

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🔹 Step 1: Create a Python File

1. Open any text editor (IDLE, Notepad++, VS Code, PyCharm, etc.).
2. Write your Python code:

   print("Hello, World!")
   

3. Save the file as hello.py (Make sure the extension is .py).

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🔹 Step 2: Run the Python File

🖥️ Method 1: Using IDLE

1. Open IDLE.
2. Click “File” → “Open” and select your hello.py file.
3. Click “Run” → “Run Module” (F5).
4. The output appears in the IDLE shell.

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💻 Method 2: Using Command Prompt (CMD)

1. Open Command Prompt (Win + R, type cmd, hit Enter).
2. Navigate to the folder where your script is saved. Example:

   cd C:\Users\YourName\Documents
   

3. Run the script using Python:

   python hello.py
   

4. Output:

   Hello, World!
   

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📂 Method 3: Double-Click the File

• If Python is installed properly, double-clicking hello.py will execute it.
• The Command Prompt may close immediately after running, so use input() at the end:

  print("Hello, World!")
  input("Press Enter to exit...")
  

  This keeps the window open until you press Enter.

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🖥️ Method 4: Running in VS Code

1. Open VS Code and install the Python extension.
2. Open hello.py.
3. Press Ctrl + Shift + P → Select “Python: Select Interpreter”.
4. Click the Run button (▶) or press F5.

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🔹 Running a Python File with Arguments

If your script requires arguments, pass them in CMD:

import sys
print("Arguments:", sys.argv)

Run it:

python hello.py arg1 arg2

Output:

Arguments: ['hello.py', 'arg1', 'arg2']

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✅ Conclusion

You can run Python scripts using IDLE, CMD, VS Code, or by double-clicking the file. CMD is the most common method for running scripts.

Would you like help setting up automation for running scripts? 😊