Codex Editor
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How To Update Your Extensions

Learn how to update your Codex Translation Editor extension to the latest version and reload the window

1. Open Command Palette

  • Press Ctrl + Shift + P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Shift + P (Mac)
  • This opens the command palette to access various commands

2. Check for Extension Updates

  • Type "extensions" in the command palette
  • Select "Focus on Extensions View" or "Check for Extension Updates"
  • This will open the extensions panel

3. Locate Extensions Panel

  • Older Codex versions: Extensions panel appears on the left sidebar
  • Newer Codex versions: Extensions panel appears at the bottom (normally hidden)
  • Look for the extensions view in either location

4. Find Codex Translation Editor

  • Locate the "Codex Translation Editor" extension in the list
  • Look for a small gear icon next to the extension name
  • If an update is available, you may see a blue box indicating "Update Available"

5. Update the Extension

  • Option 1: Click the update notification if visible
  • Option 2: Click the gear icon next to the extension
  • Select "Install Specific Version" to see all available versions
  • Choose the latest version to install the update

6. Reload the Window

After updating the extension, you need to reload the window:

Method 1 - Command Palette:

  • Press Ctrl + Shift + P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Shift + P (Mac)
  • Type "Reload Window"
  • Select the "Reload Window" command

Method 2 - Menu Bar:

  • Click on the top menu bar
  • Select "Show and Run Commands"
  • Type "Reload Window" and execute

7. Verify the Update

  • The window will reload with the updated extension
  • Close any unnecessary panels (like the bottom extensions bar)
  • Your Codex Translation Editor should now be running the latest version
  • You're ready to continue working with the updated features