How-To: RStudio: Updating Packages

Question

How do I update the packages in my RStudio project?

 

Answer

1. Navigate to the "Files" tab, and select the "Packages" tab.

The "Files" tab, with the "Packages" tab highlighted.

2. Under the "Packages" tab, click the "Update" button.

The "Packages" tab, with the "Update" button highlighted.

3. The "Update Packages" pop-up will open. Select the desired packages by clicking the check boxes next to their names, or press the select all button to select all packages. When the desired packages are selected, click the "Install Updates" button.

The "Update Packages" pop-up, with a check box next to a package, the "Select All" button, and the "Install Updates" button highlighted.

4. If a pop-up labeled "Updating Loaded Packages" opens, press the "Yes" button.

The "Updating Loaded Packages" pop-up, with the "Yes" button highlighted.

5. In the "Console" section, wait until the output states "Package _____ successfully unpacked and MD5 sums checked"

The "Console", with output stating "package '____' successfully unpacked and MD5 sums checked"

 

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