What was the significance of >>> in the program?

Question

In the coding window, we didn't use that symbol but when it was given for example, they used that symbol before print function. Why?

Answer 1

it is the prompt.. I have seen this in Python.. it tells you the shell is working and also where to start typing..

Answer 2

that's when you are using the shell directly.. but she it is an editor, do not bring the >>>