How do you add new cells in a Jupyter notebook?
To add new cells in a Jupyter notebook, you can utilize the user-friendly interface and a set of keyboard shortcuts provided by Jupyter. These shortcuts are designed to enhance your productivity and streamline your workflow. In this answer, we will explore the various ways to add new cells in a Jupyter notebook, including both the command mode and edit mode.
In Jupyter, a notebook is composed of cells, which can contain code, text, or visualizations. To add a new cell, you first need to determine where you want to insert it. Jupyter provides two modes: command mode and edit mode. The command mode allows you to modify the structure of the notebook, while the edit mode enables you to edit the content of individual cells.
To enter the command mode, press the Esc key. In command mode, you can navigate through cells using the arrow keys. To add a new cell above the currently selected cell, press the A key. Similarly, to add a new cell below the selected cell, press the B key. This way, you can easily insert cells at the desired locations within your notebook.
Alternatively, you can use the mouse to add new cells. In command mode, you can click on the "+" button in the toolbar to insert a new cell below the selected cell. Similarly, you can click on the "Insert" menu at the top of the notebook and choose "Insert Cell Above" or "Insert Cell Below" to add new cells.
Once you have added a new cell, it will be created as a code cell by default. However, you can change the cell type to Markdown or Raw NBConvert by selecting the cell and pressing the M or R key, respectively, in command mode. Markdown cells allow you to write formatted text using Markdown syntax, while Raw NBConvert cells are used for unmodified content that should be included in the final document.
In edit mode, you can use keyboard shortcuts to add new cells as well. To enter edit mode, press the Enter key. Once in edit mode, you can use the same shortcuts mentioned earlier (A, B, + button, or "Insert" menu) to add new cells.
Adding new cells in a Jupyter notebook can be achieved using a combination of keyboard shortcuts and mouse interactions. In command mode, you can press A or B to add new cells above or below the selected cell, respectively. Additionally, you can use the "+" button in the toolbar or the "Insert" menu to insert new cells. In edit mode, you can use the same shortcuts or mouse interactions to add new cells. Remember that you can change the cell type to code, Markdown, or Raw NBConvert as per your requirements.
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