How to Check Python Version? (Linux, Windows and Mac)

You can check the Python version on different operating systems using the following methods:

Linux and Mac:

1. Open a terminal:

   • On Linux: Press Ctrl + Alt + T or use the application menu to open the terminal.

   • On Mac: Press Cmd + Space, type "Terminal," and press Enter.

2. Type the following command:

    bashCopy codepython --version
   

   or

    bashCopy codepython -V
   

   or

    bashCopy codepython3 --version
   

   or

    bashCopy codepython3 -V
   

   This will display the Python version installed on your system.

Windows:

1. Open Command Prompt:

   • Press Win + R, type "cmd," and press Enter.

2. Type the following command:

    bashCopy codepython --version
   

   or

    bashCopy codepython -V
   

   or

    bashCopy codepython3 --version
   

   or

    bashCopy codepython3 -V
   

   This will display the Python version installed on your system.

Alternative for all systems:

1. Open a terminal or command prompt:

2. Type the following command:

    bashCopy codepython -c "import sys; print(sys.version)"
   

   or

    bashCopy codepython -c "import platform; print(platform.python_version())"
   

   or

    bashCopy codepython3 -c "import sys; print(sys.version)"
   

   or

    bashCopy codepython3 -c "import platform; print(platform.python_version())"
   

   This will provide more detailed information about the Python version, including additional details such as the build and date.

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