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diff --git a/Doc/library/tkinter.rst b/Doc/library/tkinter.rst index a6a2e47..d9c1c35 100644 --- a/Doc/library/tkinter.rst +++ b/Doc/library/tkinter.rst @@ -13,12 +13,17 @@ The :mod:`tkinter` package ("Tk interface") is the standard Python interface to the Tk GUI toolkit. Both Tk and :mod:`tkinter` are available on most Unix platforms, as well as on Windows systems. (Tk itself is not part of Python; it -is maintained at ActiveState.) You can check that :mod:`tkinter` is properly -installed on your system by running ``python -m tkinter`` from the command line; -this should open a window demonstrating a simple Tk interface. +is maintained at ActiveState.) + +Running ``python -m tkinter`` from the command line should open a window +demonstrating a simple Tk interface, letting you know that :mod:`tkinter` is +properly installed on your system, and also showing what version of Tcl/Tk is +installed, so you can read the Tcl/Tk documentation specific to that version. .. seealso:: + Tkinter documentation: + `Python Tkinter Resources <https://wiki.python.org/moin/TkInter>`_ The Python Tkinter Topic Guide provides a great deal of information on using Tk from Python and links to other sources of information on Tk. @@ -32,9 +37,6 @@ this should open a window demonstrating a simple Tk interface. `Tkinter docs from effbot <http://effbot.org/tkinterbook/>`_ Online reference for tkinter supported by effbot.org. - `Tcl/Tk manual <https://www.tcl.tk/man/tcl8.5/>`_ - Official manual for the latest tcl/tk version. - `Programming Python <http://learning-python.com/about-pp4e.html>`_ Book by Mark Lutz, has excellent coverage of Tkinter. @@ -42,7 +44,25 @@ this should open a window demonstrating a simple Tk interface. Book by Mark Rozerman about building attractive and modern graphical user interfaces with Python and Tkinter. `Python and Tkinter Programming <https://www.manning.com/books/python-and-tkinter-programming>`_ - The book by John Grayson (ISBN 1-884777-81-3). + Book by John Grayson (ISBN 1-884777-81-3). + + Tcl/Tk documentation: + + `Tk commands <https://www.tcl.tk/man/tcl8.6/TkCmd/contents.htm>`_ + Most commands are available as :mod:`tkinter` or :mod:`tkinter.ttk` classes. + Change '8.6' to match the version of your Tcl/Tk installation. + + `Tcl/Tk recent man pages <https://www.tcl.tk/doc/>`_ + Recent Tcl/Tk manuals on www.tcl.tk. + + `ActiveState Tcl Home Page <http://tcl.activestate.com/>`_ + The Tk/Tcl development is largely taking place at ActiveState. + + `Tcl and the Tk Toolkit <https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/020163337X>`_ + Book by John Ousterhout, the inventor of Tcl. + + `Practical Programming in Tcl and Tk <http://www.beedub.com/book/>`_ + Brent Welch's encyclopedic book. Tkinter Modules @@ -175,21 +195,6 @@ documentation that exists. Here are some hints: place to go when nothing else makes sense. -.. seealso:: - - `Tcl/Tk 8.6 man pages <https://www.tcl.tk/man/tcl8.6/>`_ - The Tcl/Tk manual on www.tcl.tk. - - `ActiveState Tcl Home Page <http://tcl.activestate.com/>`_ - The Tk/Tcl development is largely taking place at ActiveState. - - `Tcl and the Tk Toolkit <https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/020163337X>`_ - The book by John Ousterhout, the inventor of Tcl. - - `Practical Programming in Tcl and Tk <http://www.beedub.com/book/>`_ - Brent Welch's encyclopedic book. - - A Simple Hello World Program ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ |