In this section:
- IPython Notebook Support
- Running IPython Notebook Cells
Prerequisite
Prior to working, make sure that IPython Notebook is properly installed on your computer. To learn how to install
IPython Notebook, refer to the official documentation.
IPython Notebook support
IPython Notebook files are marked with icon.
An IPython Notebook file <file name>.ipynb
shows document cells including code, text, equations etc.
IPython Notebook support includes:
- Coding assistance:
- Error and syntax highlighting.
- Code completion.
- Ability to create line comments (Ctrl+Slash or Ctrl+NumPad /).
- Search and replace facilities: in a file, in path.
- Dedicated kernel view: IPython Notebook tab in the Run tool window.
- Ability to run cells.
Creating and opening ipynb files
To create an *.ipynb
file:
- Do one of the following:
- Right-click the target directory in the Project tool window, and choose New on the context menu.
- Press Alt+Insert
- Choose the option File.
- In the dialog box that opens, type the file name and extension
.ipynb
.
To open the existing .ipynb
files, follow the same steps as for the files of the other types.
File *.ipynb in the editor
The *.ipynb
files feature a toolbar with the following buttons:
Item | Tooltip | Description |
---|---|---|
![]() | Save and checkpoint | Click this button to forcibly save all changes to the notebook in its current state (even if the calculations not finished yet). |
![]() | Insert cell below | Click this button to add an empty cell under the current one. |
![]() | Cut cell | Click this button to delete the current cell and place it to the clipboard. |
![]() | Copy cell | Click this button to create copy of the current cell in the clipboard. |
![]() | Paste cell below | Click this button to the paste contents of the clipboard below the current cell. |
![]() | Run cell | Click this button to execute the current cell. |
![]() | Interrupt kernel | Click this button to stop the current kernel. |
![]() | Restart kernel | Click this button to restart the current kernel. |
Styles drop-down list | Select the desired presentation style from the drop-down list. |