Where to find R and Rstudio on your computer?

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Where to find R and Rstudio on your computer?

After downloading R and RStudio on your MS Windows or macOS computer, you might wonder where to locate and access these applications. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you find them on each platform:

For MS Windows Users R: When you and install R on a Windows computer, it typically creates a shortcut on your desktop. Additionally, you can find it in the Start Menu.

RStudio: RStudio is a separate application, so it won't be bundled with the R installation. After downloading and installing RStudio, you can find it as a shortcut on your desktop or in the Start Menu.

To run R through RStudio, double-click on the RStudio icon. R will run in the background.

Finding applications in the Start menu and creating a shortcut
For MS Windows 10 users: click on the Start button in the lower-left corner of your screen. Scroll through the list of installed applications until you find R and RStudio (exact names may vary depending on the version).

To make a shortcut for easy access to RStudio, right-click on the desktop, select the menu item New > Shortcut. Enter the location of the RStudio app of select Browse to search for in the Explorer, slect the location and click on OK. The rest of the process is clear.

For macOS users
R: Once you've downloaded R for Mac, it typically installs in the Apps folder.

RStudio: RStudio is a separate application from R itself. After downloading RStudio, it will also be in the Apps folder.

To run R through RStudio, double-click on the RStudio icon. R will run in the background.

Finding the Apps folder
Click on the Finder icon in your Dock (the smiley face icon). In the Finder window, navigate to the Apps folder (usually found in the sidebar on the left). Look for an application named R or RStudio in the list of applications.