How to Check Python Version in Linux Terminal

Let’s take a closer look how you can find default python version in Ubuntu. Before installing Python, check weather you have it on your system. Open your terminal and run the following command.

Method 1: Simply you have to run the command python3 --version

python3 - version

Terminal Output:

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Method 2: Write this simple command python3 on your terminal and hit the Enter button.

python3

Terminal Output :

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Now you have to exit, Use Python built-in function exit()

exit()

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