How-To: RStudio: Installing Packages

How do I install packages onto a project in RStudio?

1. Load your desired project which you would like to install packages on.
2. Navigate to the "Files" section, then select the "Packages" tab.
3. In the "Packages" tab, click on the "Install" button. This will bring up the "Install Packages" pop-up.

4. In the "Install Packages" pop-up:

• The name of the desired package can be typed into the "Packages" text box, where the drop down can be used to select the desired package.
• Once the correct package has been selected in the "Packages" text box, press the "Install" button.

5. The "Install Packages" pop-up will now close. Navigate to the "Console" tab in RStudio, and wait until the output states: "Do you want to proceed? [Y/n]:"

6. Type "Y" into the "Console" and press enter.

7. Wait for the console to output a message stating that the package or packages have successfully installed.

8. Navigate back to the "Packages" tab, and find your new package in the "Project Library" list.

9. Check the check mark box next to your desired package and your package will be loaded into your project.

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