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Rename, Copy, and Move Sandbox Programs

Organize and Edit Programs inside the Sandbox

Written by Zach Galant

The CodeHS Sandbox includes a few simple tools to help you organize your programs.

Click on the three dots "..." to the far right in the program list to modify a program:

Arrow points to dots on right side of screen to access drop down menu

The menu includes the following options:

  • Rename: Rename the Sandbox Program [Note: this will change the url and the share link to the program. You can create a new share link if needed.]

  • Open: Open the Sandbox Program

  • Copy link: Copy the URL of the Sandbox Program to your Clipboard

  • Duplicate: Make a duplicate of the program inside your own Sandbox

  • Share (Teacher Only): Share your Sandbox Program (Public or to your Students)

  • Assign (Teacher Only): Assign your Sandbox to your Section (Learn more at Assigning Sandbox Programs)

  • Move to Folder (More information on Organizing the Sandbox with folders)

  • Delete: Move your Sandbox to your Trash

You can also change the name of your CodeHS Sandbox program when working on it inside the code editor.

  • Click the Gear Icon on the left side of the code editor

  • Under Program Name, change the name of your program and click Save

Gif showing how to change the name of a Sandbox Program while in the Code Editor

Changing / Adding a Sandbox Description

In your Sandbox Program:

  1. Navigate to the More tab in the right hand panel

  2. Select About

Here you can add or change the description of your Sandbox program which will show up when assigning a Sandbox program to a course. Learn more about Assigning Sandbox Programs.

GIF demonstrating how to change/add a sandbox description

Retrieving Deleted Programs

To retrieve deleted programs, navigate to your Account Settings from the dropdown menu in the upper right corner.

Screenshot of the Account Settings button
  1. Navigate to the Code History tab.

  2. Under Recover Deleted Sandbox Programs > Click on Open Sandbox Trash.

  3. Click on the three dots "..." next to the program and click Restore.

Photo showing how to recover deleted sandbox programs.

Photo showing how to recover deleted sandbox programs.


Still have questions? Contact our team at support@codehs.com to learn more!


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