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Rename, Copy, and Move Sandbox Programs

Organize and Edit Programs inside the Sandbox

Zach Galant avatar
Written by Zach Galant
Updated over 5 months ago

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

Click on the '...' 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

Options Include:

  • 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.]

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

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

  • Delete

  • Add to Playlist (Teachers only - More information on Assigning Sandbox Programs)

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

  • Click the pencil icon next to the name of the program in the upper left-hand side of the code editor

  • Type in a new name and click Update

animated .gif showing the flow of clicking the pencil and entering a new name for the program

Changing / Adding a Sandbox Description

From your Sandbox Program, navigate to the More tab in the right hand panel and select About. Here you can add or change the description of your Sandbox program that 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.

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Open the Code History tab and then open the Sandbox Trash. Lastly, click the ... 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 hello@codehs.com to learn more!


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