#UPDATE R FROM RSTUDIO SOFTWARE#

If you see the output Error in library(tidyverse) : there is no package called 'tidyverse', refer to the 'Installing tidyverse' section of this guide. You should see several lines of output in different colors. If you see a different version, refer to the 'Updating R' section of this guide. You should see the output 'R version 3.6.3 ()'. If nothing happens or you are unable to type anything, redo the 'Installing R' section of this guide. In the console, run the following commands by typing them into the console and hitting enter:ġ + 1. Once you have completed the above instructions, check that you have done everything correctly by following the following instructions: Open R or RStudio and run the command update.packages('tidyverse').

However, if you would like to update, you should follows the instructions in this guide for 'Installing RStudio'. It is not essential to have the latest version of RStudio. Otherwise, click the button 'Change.' next to this field.Ĭlick the Radio button 'Choose a specific verion of R' and select R-4.0.4. If the field 'R Version' contains R version 4.0.4, you are finished. Once you have installed the latest version of R, open RStudio and select Tools > Global Options. If not, follow the instructions in this guide for 'Installing R.' If the first line of your console reads R version 4.0.4 () - 'Lost Library Book', then you have the correct version of R.

#UPDATE R FROM RSTUDIO SOFTWARE#

They will work even if you already have software installed. If in any doubt, follow the 'Installing R' instructions.

In this class, we will be using R version 4.0.4 (Lost Library Book). If you have R and/or RStudio installed, you must still make sure that they are up to date so that you can you can run all of the necessary code. Wait until you see a > symbol followed by a blinking cursor (this looks very dramatic, and may take up to a minute, so don't be surprised). You will see various text appear in the console. In the bottom-left tab, labelled 'Console', type install.packages('tidyverse') and hit enter. Select the installer appropriate for your operating system You should be able to click 'Next' to all dialogs to finish the installation. When the file finishes downloading, double-click to install. Before the first lecture you should have the following software installed on your machine:įollow these instructions if you have not previously installed R, Rstudio or tidyverse, or if you are unsure.

Update r from rstudio