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I was programming python in Visual Studio Code and every time that I ran something it would use the integrated terminal (logically, because I have not changed any settings) and I was wondering, how could I get it to use the Python IDLE's shell instead of the integrated terminal (which for me is useless)?

I have also got Python IDLE installed in my mac but due to Visual Studio Code having "intellisense", it is way easier.

cbotnav
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    Python IDLE is NOT an OS shell but a program that reads key strokes and calls the python interpreter to compile the keystrokes. – rioV8 May 05 '20 at 09:32
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    Just curious. Why do you want to do this? What does Python IDLE have that you can't get with VS Code's integrated terminal? Why is it "useless"? – Gino Mempin May 05 '20 at 10:06
  • @GinoMempin I find the IDLE shell easier to use than the terminal. Just prefer the UI – cbotnav May 05 '20 at 11:16
  • @Melebius Oh true, just realised about that and corrected it. I meant Visual Studio Code not Visual Studio – cbotnav May 05 '20 at 11:17
  • Does this answer your question? [Run Python in VSCode in python shell like IDLE](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/58557135/run-python-in-vscode-in-python-shell-like-idle) If not, you should [edit] your question to describe what particular features are you looking for as there is probably no easy solution. – Melebius May 05 '20 at 11:36

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In VS Code you should be able to select the file which is supposed to be used in the terminal. Under :
Preferences -> Settings -> Terminal

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