How to change python version in anaconda spyder

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Jeevan picture Jeevan · Apr 24, 2017 · Viewed 133k times · Source

I am using 3.6 Python version in anaconda spyder on my mac. But I want to change it to Python 2.7.

Can any one tell me how to do that?

Answer

MSeifert picture MSeifert · Aug 25, 2017

You can open the preferences (multiple options):

  • keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + Shift + P
  • Tools -> Preferences

And depending on the Spyder version you can change the interpreter in the Python interpreter section (Spyder 3.x):

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or in the advanced Console section (Spyder 2.x):

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