How do I run a Python file for the first time?

You'll be able to: Execute a Python script

The steps

1. 1

   Open Visual Studio Code (or your installed editor) and create a new file by clicking File > New File.... An empty editor tab appears.

2. 2

   Save the file by pressing Ctrl+S, name it main.py, and click Save. The tab icon turns into the blue and yellow Python snake logo.

   Why name the file with .py?

   The .py file extension tells both your editor and your operating system that this is a Python program so they provide proper syntax coloring and execution.

3. 3

   Type print("Hello, World!") inside the editor and press Ctrl+S to save. The white dot on the tab disappears, indicating changes are saved.

4. 4

   Click the small triangle Play icon in the top-right corner of the editor window, or press Ctrl+~ and type python main.py. The integrated terminal opens at the bottom, runs your file, and prints Hello, World!.

   

It looks different on my screen

If the terminal says 'python' is not recognized, make sure you have installed Python with PATH enabled, or restart VS Code so it picks up your settings.

Updated 2026-08-24اقرأ بالعربية