How to exit python in terminal

exiting the python interpreter in the terminal can be done in several ways. below is a tutorial that explains the different methods to exit python along with code examples.

### exiting python in terminal

when you start the python interpreter in your terminal, you can interact with it by entering python commands. to exit the interpreter, you can use one of the following methods:

#### method 1: using `exit()` or `quit()`

1. **open the terminal**: open your terminal application.
2. **start python**: type `python` or `python3` and hit enter to start the python interpreter.



3. **exit using `exit()` or `quit()`**: you can type either `exit()` or `quit()` and hit enter.



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4. **result**: this will exit the python interpreter and return you to the terminal prompt.

#### method 2: using keyboard shortcut

you can also exit the python interpreter using a keyboard shortcut:

- **ctrl + z** (on windows)
- **ctrl + d** (on linux and macos)

1. **after starting python**:



2. **press the appropriate shortcut**:

- for **windows**: press `ctrl + z` and then hit enter.
- for **linux/macos**: press `ctrl + d`.

the interpreter will exit, and you will see the terminal prompt again.

1. **start python**:





3. **result**: this will exit the interpreter similarly to the previous methods.

### summary

- use `exit()` or `quit()` to exit the interpreter.
- use keyboard shortcuts: `ctrl + z` (windows) or `ctrl + d` (linux/macos).

these methods will help you safely and effectively exit the python interpreter in a terminal session.

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