Issue #22820: Explain need for *print* when running file from Idle editor.

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Terry Jan Reedy 2015-09-24 01:39:25 -04:00
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@ -206,7 +206,12 @@ Check Module
Run Module
Do Check Module (above). If no error, restart the shell to clean the
environment, then execute the module.
environment, then execute the module. Output is displayed in the Shell
window. Note that output requires use of ``print`` or ``write``.
When execution is complete, the Shell retains focus and displays a prompt.
At this point, one may interactively explore the result of execution.
This is similar to executing a file with ``python -i file`` at a command
line.
Shell menu (Shell window only)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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@ -223,7 +223,12 @@ there is a syntax error, the approximate location is indicated in the
Editor window.</dd>
<dt>Run Module</dt>
<dd>Do Check Module (above). If no error, restart the shell to clean the
environment, then execute the module.</dd>
environment, then execute the module. Output is displayed in the Shell
window. Note that output requires use of <tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">print</span></tt> or <tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">write</span></tt>.
When execution is complete, the Shell retains focus and displays a prompt.
At this point, one may interactively explore the result of execution.
This is similar to executing a file with <tt class="docutils literal"><span class="pre">python</span> <span class="pre">-i</span> <span class="pre">file</span></tt> at a command
line.</dd>
</dl>
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@ -676,7 +681,7 @@ are currently:</p>
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