Final answer:
To run Python in Visual Studio Code, use the shortcut Ctrl + F5 to run the file without debugging, or F5 to run it with debugging. Ensure the Python extension is installed and a Python file is open before you use these shortcuts.
Step-by-step explanation:
To run Python in Visual Studio Code, you can use the shortcut Ctrl + F5 which runs the Python file in the terminal without debugging. If you want to run the Python file with debugging, use the shortcut F5. Before using these shortcuts, make sure you have the Python extension for Visual Studio Code installed and you have opened a Python file (.py). If the Python interpreter is not configured, follow the prompt after pressing Ctrl + F5 to select the interpreter.
Additionally, you can use the Run Python File in Terminal command from the Command Palette by pressing Ctrl + Shift + P, type "Python: Run Python File in Terminal", and then press Enter.