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This wikiHow teaches you how to determine the Python version installed on a Windows or macOS computer.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: On a Windows PC

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   , or press ⊞ Win+S.

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   Import python into the search bar. A list of matches will appear.

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   Click Python . A black terminal window will open with a Python command prompt.

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   Find the version in the first line. This is the number immediately after the word "Python" in the upper-left corner of the window (example: 2.7.14). advertisement

Method 2 of 2: On macOS

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   Open a Terminal window on the Mac. To proceed, open the folder Applications in the Finder, double-click the folder Utilities then double click Terminal.

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   Import python -V at the command prompt (capital V).

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   Press ⏎ Return. The version number will appear in the next line after the word "Python" (example: 2.7.3). advertisement