25.5.2.1. Automatic indentation
After a block-opening statement, the next line is indented by 4 spaces (in the
Python Shell window by one tab). After certain keywords (break, return etc.)
-the next line is dedented. In leading indentation, Backspace deletes up
-to 4 spaces if they are there. Tab inserts spaces (in the Python
+the next line is dedented. In leading indentation, Backspace deletes up
+to 4 spaces if they are there. Tab inserts spaces (in the Python
Shell window one tab), number depends on Indent width. Currently tabs
are restricted to four spaces due to Tcl/Tk limitations.
See also the indent/dedent region commands in the edit menu.
@@ -394,25 +394,25 @@ two seconds) after a ‘.’ or (in a string) an os.sep is typed. If aft
of those characters (plus zero or more other characters) a tab is typed
the ACW will open immediately if a possible continuation is found.
If there is only one possible completion for the characters entered, a
-Tab will supply that completion without opening the ACW.
+
Tab will supply that completion without opening the ACW.
‘Show Completions’ will force open a completions window, by default the
-C-space will open a completions window. In an empty
+C-space will open a completions window. In an empty
string, this will contain the files in the current directory. On a
blank line, it will contain the built-in and user-defined functions and
classes in the current name spaces, plus any modules imported. If some
characters have been entered, the ACW will attempt to be more specific.
If a string of characters is typed, the ACW selection will jump to the
-entry most closely matching those characters. Entering a tab will
+entry most closely matching those characters. Entering a tab will
cause the longest non-ambiguous match to be entered in the Editor window or
-Shell. Two tab in a row will supply the current ACW selection, as
+Shell. Two tab in a row will supply the current ACW selection, as
will return or a double click. Cursor keys, Page Up/Down, mouse selection,
and the scroll wheel all operate on the ACW.
“Hidden” attributes can be accessed by typing the beginning of hidden
name after a ‘.’, e.g. ‘_’. This allows access to modules with
-__all__ set, or to class-private attributes.
+
__all__ set, or to class-private attributes.
Completions and the ‘Expand Word’ facility can save a lot of typing!
Completions are currently limited to those in the namespaces. Names in
-an Editor window which are not via __main__ and sys.modules will
+an Editor window which are not via __main__ and sys.modules will
not be found. Run the module once with your imports to correct this situation.
Note that IDLE itself places quite a few modules in sys.modules, so
much can be found by default, e.g. the re module.
@@ -421,10 +421,10 @@ longer or disable the extension.
25.5.2.3. Calltips
-
A calltip is shown when one types ( after the name of an acccessible
+
A calltip is shown when one types ( after the name of an acccessible
function. A name expression may include dots and subscripts. A calltip
remains until it is clicked, the cursor is moved out of the argument area,
-or ) is typed. When the cursor is in the argument part of a definition,
+or ) is typed. When the cursor is in the argument part of a definition,
the menu or shortcut display a calltip.
A calltip consists of the function signature and the first line of the
docstring. For builtins without an accessible signature, the calltip
@@ -433,11 +433,11 @@ details may change.
The set of accessible functions depends on what modules have been imported
into the user process, including those imported by Idle itself,
and what definitions have been run, all since the last restart.
-
For example, restart the Shell and enter itertools.count(. A calltip
+
For example, restart the Shell and enter itertools.count(. A calltip
appears because Idle imports itertools into the user process for its own use.
-(This could change.) Enter turtle.write( and nothing appears. Idle does
+(This could change.) Enter turtle.write( and nothing appears. Idle does
not import turtle. The menu or shortcut do nothing either. Enter
-import turtle and then turtle.write( will work.
+
import turtle and then
turtle.write( will work.
In an editor, import statements have no effect until one runs the file. One
might want to run a file after writing the import statements at the top,
or immediately run an existing file before editing.
@@ -445,17 +445,17 @@ or immediately run an existing file before editing.
25.5.2.4. Python Shell window
-C-c interrupts executing command
+C-c interrupts executing command
C-d sends end-of-file; closes window if typed at a >>> prompt
+C-d sends end-of-file; closes window if typed at a >>> prompt
Alt-/ (Expand word) is also useful to reduce typing
+Alt-/ (Expand word) is also useful to reduce typing
Command history
-- Alt-p retrieves previous command matching what you have typed. On
-OS X use C-p.
-- Alt-n retrieves next. On OS X use C-n.
-- Return while on any previous command retrieves that command
+Alt-p retrieves previous command matching what you have typed. On
+OS X use C-p.Alt-n retrieves next. On OS X use C-n.Return while on any previous command retrieves that command
@@ -465,8 +465,8 @@ OS X use
C-p.Idle defaults to black on white text, but colors text with special meanings.
For the shell, these are shell output, shell error, user output, and
user error. For Python code, at the shell prompt or in an editor, these are
-keywords, builtin class and function names, names following
class and
-
def, strings, and comments. For any text window, these are the cursor (when
+keywords, builtin class and function names, names following
class and
+
def, strings, and comments. For any text window, these are the cursor (when
present), found text (when possible), and selected text.
Text coloring is done in the background, so uncolorized text is occasionally
visible. To change the color scheme, use the Configure IDLE dialog
@@ -476,15 +476,15 @@ text in popups and dialogs is not user-configurable.
25.5.3. Startup and code execution
-
Upon startup with the -s option, IDLE will execute the file referenced by
-the environment variables IDLESTARTUP or PYTHONSTARTUP.
-IDLE first checks for IDLESTARTUP; if IDLESTARTUP is present the file
-referenced is run. If IDLESTARTUP is not present, IDLE checks for
-PYTHONSTARTUP. Files referenced by these environment variables are
+
Upon startup with the -s option, IDLE will execute the file referenced by
+the environment variables IDLESTARTUP or PYTHONSTARTUP.
+IDLE first checks for IDLESTARTUP; if IDLESTARTUP is present the file
+referenced is run. If IDLESTARTUP is not present, IDLE checks for
+PYTHONSTARTUP. Files referenced by these environment variables are
convenient places to store functions that are used frequently from the IDLE
shell, or for executing import statements to import common modules.
-
In addition, Tk also loads a startup file if it is present. Note that the
-Tk file is loaded unconditionally. This additional file is .Idle.py and is
+
In addition, Tk also loads a startup file if it is present. Note that the
+Tk file is loaded unconditionally. This additional file is .Idle.py and is
looked for in the user’s home directory. Statements in this file will be
executed in the Tk namespace, so this file is not useful for importing
functions to be used from IDLE’s Python shell.
@@ -505,12 +505,12 @@ functions to be used from IDLE’s Python shell.
If there are arguments:
-- If -, -c, or r is used, all arguments are placed in
-sys.argv[1:...] and sys.argv[0] is set to '', '-c',
-or '-r'. No editor window is opened, even if that is the default
+
- If
-, -c, or r is used, all arguments are placed in
+sys.argv[1:...] and sys.argv[0] is set to '', '-c',
+or '-r'. No editor window is opened, even if that is the default
set in the Options dialog.
- Otherwise, arguments are files opened for editing and
-sys.argv reflects the arguments passed to IDLE itself.
+sys.argv reflects the arguments passed to IDLE itself.