Python IDLE how do I get from editor to shell

Question

If I'm in the Python IDLE editor and the shell is not open, is there some way to open the shell without running a program? I expect it's something simple that I just can't find. Thanks

Answer 1

For Python 3.8 its just Run -> Python Shell if I am understanding your question correctly

Answer 2

For windows:

• Win+R to open run window
• cmd to open, well, the command line
• python to run python. Make sure you've added the python.exe file to PATH

Answer 3

Duh. I don't know how many thousands of times I've clicked on Run and never seen anything below Run Module. Thanks.