I can't add [] nor {} in the python shell (although I can when writing in a file)

please share the example of what you are trying to do, it would help us to understand the situation and provide better solutions.

>>> str = "My name is {}."
>>> str.format("Max")
'My name is Max.'
>>>

above is my python shell example of using {}.

Please put an example.

There's not really an example. When I press "alt + shift + 8" (I'm in a mac), while writing on the shell, it doesn't show the curly brackets. My problem is that I'm only able to write normal parentheses (on the shell). Was this clear?

I didn't know that there is no curly braces in mac keyboard, or maybe i didn't understood the situation.

But,

http://www.wikihow.com/Create-Curly-Brackets-on-an-AZERTY-Keyboard-(Mac)

https://www.codecademy.com/en/forum_questions/50a774e641c7da25f8000d34

These might help.

If you find an answer please do post it as answer and close the question as it adds to the search for unanswered questions.

I can add {} and [] everywhere EXCEPT on the shell (like in the video). That's my problem

Did you tried these? Just adding adding more options.

Sorry didn't faced such problems ever, but I know it this sucks.

https://superuser.com/questions/240994/how-can-i-write-braces-and-in-emacs-on-mac-os-x-with-a-scandinavian-keyboa

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3376863/unable-to-type-braces-and-square-braces-in-emacs/3378391#3378391

Same problem for me.

When I press "alt + shift + 5" (I'm in a mac), while writing on the shell, it doesn't show the brackets.

It works here in the comment section, as well as everywhere else.

Thanks.