Pydoc in windows

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I am learning python from "Learning python the hard way". To use pydoc, I have been asked to type the following in the terminal:

python -m pydoc xxx

I want to know what the -m signifies here. I googled quite a bit but couldn't find any answer.

docs.python.org/2/using/cmdline.html#cmdoption-m

Eryk Sun
– Eryk Sun

2014-10-04 06:14:34 +00:00
Commented Oct 4, 2014 at 6:14 — Eryk Sun
– Eryk Sun, Commented Oct 4, 2014 at 6:14

matsjoyce · Accepted Answer · 2014-10-06 20:07:03Z

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It basically looks at sys.path and load the module (given as argument) and execute its contents as the __main__ module. Refer to man page for details.

edited Oct 6, 2014 at 20:07

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answered Oct 4, 2014 at 7:21

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