Virtual Environments in Python

Environments page

Source: https://docs.anaconda.com/navigator/overview/

The Environments page, like Conda, allows you to create and activate environments as well as install, update, and remove packages.

Create an environment

Click on the Create button at the bottom of the Environments list. A dialog box appears where you can name your environment and select the versions of Python and/or R you want to work with. You can also choose to import an environment from your local drive or Anaconda Nucleus (Import button) or clone an existing environment (Clone button).

Activate the environment

In the environments list in the left column, click on the arrow button next to the name to activate the environment you want to use.

Installing, updating and removing packages

By default, the right table displays all packages that are installed in the active environment. You can use the filter on top of the list to view not installed, updatable, selecte, or all packages instead. Note that you can use the Channels button to adjust the locations where Navigator searches for packages. See Managing channels for further information on channels. To install a new package, click the Apply button for an uninstalled package. To update a package, remove a package or install a different package version, click on the checkbox infront of the package name, select the respective action, and click Apply.

If you run into problems or want to explore the functions of Anaconda Navigator further, you can access the documentation via the Help button in the top-left corner of the Navigator.