Installing Python in Visual Studio Code

1. Installing Python in Visual
Studio Code
A step-by-step beginner guide
Prepared for students

2. Step 1: Download Python
1. Go to https://www.python.org
2. Click Downloads
3. Download Python 3.x (64-bit)

3. Step 2: Install Python
IMPORTANT:
✔ Check 'Add Python to PATH'
✔ Click Install Now

4. Step 3: Verify Python
Installation
Open Command Prompt
Type:
python --version
or
py --version

5. Step 4: Install Visual Studio
Code
Go to https://code.visualstudio.com
Download and install VS Code

6. Step 5: Install Python
Extension
Open VS Code
Go to Extensions
Search 'Python'
Install Python by Microsoft

7. Step 6: Select Python
Interpreter
Press Ctrl + Shift + P
Type: Python: Select Interpreter
Choose Python 3.x

8. Step 7: Test Python in VS Code
Create hello.py
Type:
print('Hello, world!')
Click Run
▶

9. Common Errors & Fixes
Python not recognized → Reinstall & check PATH
Wrong version → Select Interpreter

10. You Are Ready!
Python is now installed and running in VS Code