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diff --git a/pydis_site/apps/content/resources/guides/python-guides/windows/putting-python-on-path.md b/pydis_site/apps/content/resources/guides/python-guides/windows/putting-python-on-path.md index e991d485..fdb33c9a 100644 --- a/pydis_site/apps/content/resources/guides/python-guides/windows/putting-python-on-path.md +++ b/pydis_site/apps/content/resources/guides/python-guides/windows/putting-python-on-path.md @@ -120,6 +120,8 @@ will hopefully be able to help.) ## Advanced Method: Manually edit the Path +### About the Path + As mentioned above, the Path (often called "PATH", though it shows up as "Path") is what Windows uses to locate executables needed on the command line. If it's misconfigured, `python` and `pip` commands may not work as expected. @@ -158,7 +160,7 @@ how to manually modify the Path is handy beyond just Python for whenever you nee on the command line in Windows. (The less customizable but [safer method is above](#safe-method-let-the-installer-add-python-to-path) if you missed it.) -Follow these steps to add Python to the Path: +Follow these steps to add Python to the Path. **You will need administrator privileges on your computer.** 1. First, find the folder path your Python executable is in. There are a few ways to do this: @@ -250,5 +252,3 @@ works! (These steps were written with Windows 10 and Python 3.11 in mind, but they should be identical or similar for Windows 11 and other recent versions of Python.) - -<!-- dg:TODO? Test the guide if you have no admin privileges and mention the differences. --> |