How to set up a Python environment in PyCharm?

To set up the Python environment for PyCharm, follow the steps below:

1. Open PyCharm and either create a new project or open an existing project.
2. Click on the “File” option in the menu bar, then select “Settings”.
3. Expand the “Project” section on the left panel of the settings dialog box and select “Project Interpreter”.
4. Click on the blue link under the item interpreter section in the right-hand panel, or click on the “Add” button (with a plus sign icon).
5. To use an existing Python environment, select the “Existing environment” option and choose the correct Python interpreter from the dropdown menu.
6. To create a new Python environment, select the “New environment” option and choose the location (path) of the Python interpreter.
7. After confirming your selection, click the “OK” button.
8. Go back to the settings dialog box and make sure the new Python environment has been selected.
9. Click on the “Apply” button, then click on the “OK” button to close the settings dialog.

After completing the above steps, PyCharm will use the Python environment you selected to run and debug the project.