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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 a week ago

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.]

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

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

  • Delete

  • Copy Link: Copy the URL of the Sandbox Program

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

  • Share: Share or Assign your Sandbox Program

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

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.

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  1. Navigate to the Code History tab.

  2. Under Recover Deleted Sandbox Programs > Click on 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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