PyCharm Python Interpreter Setup

1 year ago
Liam
1 minute

To set up a Python interpreter in PyCharm, follow these steps.

  1. Launch PyCharm and navigate to “File” > “Settings” using the keyboard shortcuts Ctrl + Alt + S on Windows/Linux or Cmd + , on Mac.
  2. In the Settings window, go to “Project” and then select “Project Interpreter”.
  3. Click on the gear icon next to the project interpreter dropdown menu, then choose “Add…” option.
  4. In the “Add Python Interpreter” window, you have the option to add a new interpreter for Python (if it is already installed on your system) or choose an existing one.
  5. If you haven’t installed Python yet, you can get it from the official Python website (https://www.python.org/downloads/) and then choose the interpreter in PyCharm.
  6. After you have chosen the interpreter, press “OK” to apply the changes.

You should now have a Python interpreter configured in PyCharm, allowing you to begin coding and executing your Python scripts.

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