Get to a Command Line

To do many things, including installing Python3, Python ACT-R, and checking your version numbers, you will be required to type something into the "command line." A command line, or command prompt, is a user interface where you type in text and hit enter to make something happen. This page tells you how to get a command line on your computer.

Get a Command Line on a Mac

press command-space and type `terminal` Hit Enter.

Get a Command Line on Windows

On **Windows**, hit the windows button and type `cmd`. Then start the application Command Prompt. ***

Get a Command Line on Linux

On Ubuntu and many other systems, there is a small terminal icon on the left side of the screen for you to click. If that doesn't work you can try Cntl+Alt+t ***

This will open a command line.