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# Jupyter Notebook

### Documentation

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### Starting Jupyter Notebook

Jupyter Notebook is one of the default applications on the Navigator homepage. Another way is to open Jupyter Notebook is by using Terminal; make sure that you are in the correct directory and then use the following command:

```bash
$ jupyter notebook
```

The Jupyter dashboard should open on your default web browser:

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Navigate into your desired directory and then select *Python 3* under *New* to create a Python 3 Notework. This will open up an empty notebook, which you can then name by clicking on *Untitled*. To open a pre-existing notebook, simply click on the .iypnb file and make sure that the kernel is connected.

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### Understanding Cells

Within a ***coding cell***, you can write snippets of code. When you run a cell, the code is sent to a ***kernel*** that executes it. Variables can be called or used from previously ran cells.

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To run a cell, you can either click on the *Run* button or use Ctrl/Command - Enter. A running cell is indicated by an asterisk. Once the cell has finished running, the asterisk is replaced by a number that tells you the number of cells that you have ran up to that point.&#x20;

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{% hint style="danger" %}
Be careful about the order. Cells can be executed out of order or moved around and variables can be overwritten.
{% endhint %}

***Markdown cells*** allow you to add documentation to your code. Headings can be created using hashtags: # Heading 1, ## Heading 2.

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To run the markdown cell, click *Run* or use Ctrl/Command - Enter.

### Stopping Jupyter Notebook

To shutdown a running notebook, exit the notebook, select the appropriate box from the directory, and click *Shutdown.*

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To exit Jupyter Notebook, click *Quit* on the upper left corner or use Ctrl/Command - C in the Terminal.

### Limitations

There are times when coding with an IDE or text editor is preferable over using Jupyter Notebook. Here is a fun video about several limitations of Jupyter Notebook:

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