To set up Python on your system using the command prompt, follow these steps:
<h3 id="heading-step-1-download-python">Step 1: Download Python</h3>
<ol>
<li>Visit the official Python website: Go to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.python.org/">python.org</a> and download the latest version of Python for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="heading-step-2-install-python">Step 2: Install Python</h3>
<ol>
<li>Run the installer: Open the downloaded Python installer.
</li>
<li>Select options:
<ul>
<li>Check the box that says "Add Python to PATH". This is crucial for accessing Python via the command prompt.
</li>
<li>Click "Install Now" to install with default settings.
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="heading-step-3-verify-the-installation">Step 3: Verify the Installation</h3>
<ol>
<li>Open Command Prompt: Press <code>Win + R</code>, type <code>cmd</code>, and hit Enter.
</li>
<li>Check Python version: Type the following command and press Enter:
<pre><code class="lang-plaintext"> python --version
</code></pre>
 This should display the installed Python version, confirming that Python is installed correctly.
</li>
</ol>

To set up Python on your system using the command prompt, follow these steps:

### Step 1: Download Python

1. **Visit the official Python website**: Go to [python.org](https://www.python.org/) and download the latest version of Python for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
    

### Step 2: Install Python

1. **Run the installer**: Open the downloaded Python installer.
    
2. **Select options**:
    
    * Check the box that says **"Add Python to PATH"**. This is crucial for accessing Python via the command prompt.
        
    * Click **"Install Now"** to install with default settings.
        

### Step 3: Verify the Installation

1. **Open Command Prompt**: Press `Win + R`, type `cmd`, and hit Enter.
    
2. **Check Python version**: Type the following command and press Enter:
    
    ```plaintext
    python --version
    ```
    
    This should display the installed Python version, confirming that Python is installed correctly.

Python set-up on PC Command Prompt

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