[FIXED] How can I create a multi line input in ipython?

Issue

I am reading the book Python Data Science Handbook by Jake VanderPlas. In the first chapter a multi line input in ipython is illustrated:

Can anybody please tell me, how to do that? I know how to write a block before executing it in Jupyter Notebook, but in the ipython shell I don't no how to do it. Thanks for your help!

Solution

ctrl+o

If you type ctrl+o, you should be able to add additional lines to the input to run them simultaneously.

If that doesn't work, as a workaround, you can paste multiple lines after copying them from elsewhere, or you can press enter on a line with a semicolon or unclosed parentheses. IPython will automatically give you another line to finish your statement rather than running and instantly hitting a syntax error.

Answered By - AreToo