Using Help inside Python

[Steven D'Aprano]

On Sun, 03 May 2009 07:49:49 -0700, rose wrote:

> Hi,
>             I have an idea of the basics of programming language in
> general. How to access help in python i.e. help followed by something or
> to get to know about some inbuilt module or method etc. how do I access
> help from within the IDLE using the help command.
> 
> Thank You.

At the prompt, type any of:

help()

help(module)

help(function)

help(any_object)

help("keyword")  # note the quotes around the keyword

then hit Enter to get help about that object or keyword.


-- 
Steven