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== Our recommendation ==
 
If you need help or have questions during installation, [[Skillshare intro to Python/Asking questions| don't hesitate to ask]]!
On Windows, we suggest the Notepad++ text editor. It is actually unrelated to the Windows default program called Notepad.
 
== Installing Notepad++ ==
To install it:
 
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* Click and download http://download.tuxfamily.org/notepadplus/5.9/npp.5.9.Installer.exe
 
To install itNotepad++:
 
* Click and download http://download.tuxfamily.org/notepadplus/56.93.3/npp.56.3.93.Installer.exe
* Run the installer, and follow the process to the end.
 
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* Click Close.
 
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== Success! ==
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Now you have an editor that you can use to open any text file, including Python programs.
 
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If you have different editor for text, check with an instructor before moving on to make sure it will work for the weekend.
 
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