ipython reload ipython_config.py

Question

In ipython, I have the ipython_config.py

when I make changes in this file, how I can reload ipython ? (without restart ipython)

for example for change the prompt.

Thomas K · Accepted Answer · 2012-07-14 00:50:44Z

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As far as I know, you can't - that file is read when you start IPython. You can change any configured value while IPython is running:

%config PromptManager.in_template = "\\#>>>"

That won't be stored in the config file, though.

answered Jul 14, 2012 at 0:50

Thomas K

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Thanks, worked for me %config TerminalInteractiveShell.editor = 'emacs'