Encountering `ModuleNotFoundError: No module named '_tkinter'` in PyCharm (tkinter/turtle issue)

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Hi everyone,

I’m facing an issue with importing tkinter (or possibly turtle) within PyCharm. When I attempt to use these modules, I receive the following error:

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named '_tkinter'

Here’s what I’ve tried so far:

  1. Installation: I’ve installed tkinter using the command sudo pacman -S tk in normal Terminal
  2. Running from Terminal: Interestingly, the code executes without errors when I run it directly from the terminal.

Environment:

  • Operating System: Manjaro
  • Python Version: 3.11.8
  • PyCharm Version: PyCharm 2023.3.4 (Professional Edition)

Has anyone encountered this issue before? I’d appreciate any insights or suggestions on how to resolve it and successfully use tkinter or turtle within PyCharm.

Thanks!

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Sounds like you need to configure it to use the system’s python.

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