How do I move to the next line in python console without executing.

Answer 1

The python interactive shell and console is good for running python instructions one at a time. To write an entire python program you need to use the file editor. To open the file editor: open python IDLE, select File -> New Window and type your code there.

Answer 2

Thanks Thomas Williams

Answer 3

Thanks HonFu

Answer 4

The escape character '\n' indicates a newline

print("My name \n is Thomas")

Output:

My name
is Thomas

Answer 5

'\n' to create a new line without being executed by a interpreter

Answer 6

If you want to continue a line of code in the next line, you do it like this:

if 1==1 and 2!=3 \
and True!=False:
print('Whatever')