Python path variable

Hello, i am new to python and I downloaded python 3.11 on Mac sonoma latest version. I went to my home directory /users/xxx and looked in the .zprofile file. It has the Python path set as PATH="/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.11/bin:${PATH}"

However in my home directory - if i type which python it says python not found. How do I include python in my home directory?

Posted on Mar 13, 2024 9:12 PM

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MrHoffman

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Mar 13, 2024 10:22 PM in response to sjaychic24

Try the command:

python3

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