Head over to the 'Using Anaconda Navigator on Mac' document for more information.Thonny comes with Python 3.10 built in, so just one simple installer is needed and you're ready to learn programming. If Anaconda Navigator detects an available update, it will prompt to install the update, click `Yes to automatically update: Initial startup may take some time to complete. Once Anaconda is installed, hold down the Command ⌘ key on your keyboard and press the Space Bar and type 'Anaconda' in the search field, click on the 'Anaconda-Navigator' icon:Īnaconda Navigator will launch. Once the installer closes, Mac OS will prompt for removal of the installation file, click Move to Trash:

Optionally review the links for the 'Anaconda Distribution Tutorial' and 'Getting Started with Anaconda': This may take a few minutes:Ĭlick Continue on the DataSpell advertisement screen:Ĭlick Close on the Installation Summary screen. Select 'Install for me only' on the 'Select a Destination' screen, then click Continue.Ĭlick Install on the 'Installation Location' screen: Once the installer launches, click Allow so the installation package can confirm the software can be installed.Ĭlick Continue on the 'Important Information' screen:Ĭlick Continue on the 'Software License Agreement' screen:Ĭlick Agree on the 'License Agreement' confirmation prompt: If it helps find the Anaconda3.pkg file, click on the Date Added column to sort by newest: Once the download completes, hold down the Command ⌘ key on your keyboard and press the Space Bar and type 'Downloads' in the search field, click on the Downloads Finder icon:Ĭlick on Downloads on the left side of the Finder window then locate the Anaconda3.

Launching the Anaconda Installation Package

Ensuring the proper installation package is used will help with performance, compatibility, and stability of the Anaconda and Python environments.īased on the information gathered from the determine Mac architecture document, click on the blue download link under MacOS that says '64-Bit (M1) Graphical Installer' if you determined your Mac is running Apple Silicon, or the link that says '64-Bit Graphical Installer' if your Mac has an Intel CPU:

It is important to determine the proper installer for your Mac's CPU prior to downloading or installing Anaconda.

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