How to write text in jupyter / ipython notebook?
Jupyter NotebookIpythonJupyter Notebook Problem Overview
Here is an example of IPython notebook in which besides the input and output cells we have a plain text. How can I do the same in my IPython notebook? At the moment I have inly In
and Out
cells.
Jupyter Notebook Solutions
Solution 1 - Jupyter Notebook
Change the cell type to Markdown in the menu bar, from Code
to Markdown
. Currently in Notebook 4.x
, the keyboard shortcut for such an action is: Esc
(for command mode), then m
(for markdown).
Solution 2 - Jupyter Notebook
As it is written in the documentation you have to change the cell type to a markdown.
Solution 3 - Jupyter Notebook
Simply Enter Esc and type m it will convert to text cell.
Solution 4 - Jupyter Notebook
Step 1: Click on the '+' to create a new cell, type some text in, and select 'Markdown' in the dropdown
Step 2: It should now look like this:
Step 3: Click anywhere in the cell and click on 'Run'. Now it looks how you expect it to.
Solution 5 - Jupyter Notebook
Adding to Matt's answer above (as I don't have comment privileges yet), one mouse-free workflow would be:
Esc
then m
then Enter
so that you gain focus again and can start typing.
Without the last Enter
you would still be in Escape mode and would otherwise have to use your mouse to activate text input in the cell.
Another way would be to add a new cell, type out your markdown in "Code" mode and then change to markdown once you're done typing everything you need, thus obviating the need to refocus.
You can then move on to your next cells. :)