This article shows you how to find the version of Python installed on a Windows or Mac computer.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Windows
Step 1. Use the Windows Search feature
If the search field is not already visible on the taskbar, click the magnifying glass icon next to the "Start" button
. Alternatively, press the key combination ⊞ Win + S.
Step 2. Type the keyword python into the Windows search bar
The search results list will then be displayed.
Step 3. Select the Python icon [version_number] (32-bit or 64-bit)
The Windows "Command Prompt" window for the Python console will appear.
Step 4. Find the version number in the first line of text visible in the window that appears
This is the series of numbers visible after the word "Python" in the upper left corner of the window (for example "3.6.5" or "2.7.14").
Method 2 of 2: macOS
Step 1. Open a Mac "Terminal" window
Access the "Applications" folder using a "Finder" window, then select the icon first Utility and then the voice Terminal with a double click of the mouse.
Step 2. Type the python -V command in the "Terminal" window that appears
Step 3. Press the Enter key
The version number of the programming language installed on the Mac will be displayed after the word "Python" (for example "2.7.3").
