Final answer:
To comment out large sections of code in Python, use multi-line strings (triple quotes) or the hash sign (#) at the beginning of each line. Multi-line strings are useful for large blocks, while the hash sign works for single lines. Text editors may offer shortcuts like Ctrl+/ to comment out multiple lines quickly.
Step-by-step explanation:
To comment out large sections of code in Python, you can use a multi-line string (triple quotes). Although typically used for docstrings, it can also be repurposed to block out portions of your code. Here is an example:
"""
print('This line is commented out and won't execute')
print('This line is also commented out.')
"""
print('But this line will execute!')
Another method is to use the hash sign #, which comments out a single line. When commenting out multiple lines, you could insert a # at the beginning of each line, but that can be tedious for larger blocks of code. Modern text editors and IDEs often provide shortcuts to comment out multiple lines at once; for example, in many editors, you can select multiple lines and press Ctrl+/ (or Cmd+/ on Mac) to toggle commenting.