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+**Install Python and pip (if not already installed):**
+   Ubuntu 22.04 typically comes with Python 3 installed. You can check if Python is installed and its version by running:
+   ```bash
+   python3 --version
+   ```
+   To install pip, run:
+   ```bash
+   sudo apt update
+   sudo apt install python3-pip
+   ```
+
+2. **Install Virtual Environment:**
+   With pip installed, you can now install `virtualenv`, which is a tool for creating isolated Python environments. Run the following command:
+   ```bash
+   pip3 install virtualenv
+   ```
+
+3. **Create a Virtual Environment:**
+   Navigate to the directory where you want to set up your Mkdocs site and create a virtual environment. Replace `myenv` with your preferred environment name.
+   ```bash
+   virtualenv myenv
+   ```
+
+4. **Activate the Virtual Environment:**
+   To start using the virtual environment, you need to activate it. Run:
+   ```bash
+   source myenv/bin/activate
+   ```
+   Once activated, your command prompt should change to indicate that you are now working inside `myenv`.
+
+5. **Install Mkdocs in the Virtual Environment:**
+   With your virtual environment active, install Mkdocs:
+   ```bash
+   pip install mkdocs
+   ```
+
+6. **Create Your Mkdocs Project:**
+   After Mkdocs is installed, you can create a new Mkdocs project:
+   ```bash
+   mkdocs new my-project
+   ```
+   Replace `my-project` with your project name. This will create a new directory with a basic configuration.
+
+7. **Run Mkdocs Locally:**
+   To see your Mkdocs site, navigate to your project directory and run:
+   ```bash
+   cd my-project
+   mkdocs serve
+   ```
+   This command starts a local server. You can view your site by going to `http://127.0.0.1:8000` in your web browser.
+
+8. **Deactivate the Virtual Environment:**
+   When you’re done working in the virtual environment, you can deactivate it by running:
+   ```bash
+   deactivate
+   ```
+
+---
+
 # `venv` User Guide for Python Virtual Environments
 
 The `venv` module, included in Python 3, is used for creating isolated Python environments. This guide provides instructions on creating and managing virtual environments with `venv`.