How to create a scrollable screen in text mode with Python

Question

I would like to create a scrollable screen in text mode, like the one obtained when typing help(object) in the interpreter. Is there a cross-platform module I can use to eas

Answer 1

from pydoc import ttypager

def jhelp(object):
     text = # get text for object
     ttypager(text) # display a scrollable screen.

Answer 2

look at pydoc module in the standard library

Answer 3

I think what you really want is from pydoc import pager. ttypager is a very reduced pager, but pager will automatically use a better pager (basically less) if it is available.