Why can't I run python code from my command prompt?

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import : The term 'import' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the 
spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.
At line:1 char:1
+ import
+ ~~~~~~
    + CategoryInfo          : ObjectNotFound: (import:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException
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pythoncommand-prompt

1 Answers

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You have to run the Python interpreter first.

Type "python" and hit Enter.