Change python alias to Mac's default.

Hi,

I installed a different version of python but then I removed them and I want to get back to default version. So when I run which python I will see 'python: aliased to /usr/local/bin/python3.7', which is not exist on my Mac.

The question is how can remove this and point to its default python?

Mac M1 Big Sur V-11.6.

Thanks

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Sep 28, 2021 2:45 AM

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Sep 28, 2021 4:34 AM in response to fatemefromoslo

I fixed it by manually removing the alias in these two places:

—> nano .bashrc

—> nano .zshrc

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