How to do “hit any key” in python?

Question

How would I do a \"hit any key\" (or grab a menu option) in Python?

• raw_input requires you hit return.
• Windows msvcrt has getch() and getche().
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Answer 1

try:
  os.system('pause')  #windows, doesn't require enter
except whatever_it_is:
  os.system('read -p "Press any key to continue"') #linux