Paste multi-line snippets into IPython

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I used IPython in the past and I used to be able to copy and paste multi-line commands, e.g., a for loop in IPython.

Working on my new PC after installing Python(x,y) 2.7.2.1, I can paste multi-line snippets by using right-click → Edit → Paste, but not by using Ctrl + P, as I used to do.

When using Ctrl + P, only the first line for the multi-line snippet gets pasted. How can I fix this?

I looked in the settings and documentation to no avail.

A. Jesse Jiryu Davis · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-09 18:50:25Z

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Type %paste into the IPython command line.

answered May 9, 2012 at 18:50

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Ben · Accepted Answer · 2018-02-09 17:07:47Z

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You can use %cpaste with IPython shell (which is also what is used by Django's management shell). If you want to learn more of the features, type %quickref.

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