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diff --git a/Doc/library/idle.rst b/Doc/library/idle.rst index bbbeaa2..c149aa9 100644 --- a/Doc/library/idle.rst +++ b/Doc/library/idle.rst @@ -206,7 +206,12 @@ Check Module Run Module Do Check Module (above). If no error, restart the shell to clean the - environment, then execute the module. + environment, then execute the module. Output is displayed in the Shell + window. Note that output requires use of ``print`` or ``write``. + When execution is complete, the Shell retains focus and displays a prompt. + At this point, one may interactively explore the result of execution. + This is similar to executing a file with ``python -i file`` at a command + line. Shell menu (Shell window only) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ |