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This category contains FAQs on many of our most common questions. To ask questions, post it in the Support category or in your online course category. --- ## [What is an unplugged activity?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/what-is-an-unplugged-activity/708)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 11:05am UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/what-is-an-unplugged-activity/708 "2024-07-15T11:05:47Z")
An Unplugged Activity teaches computational thinking and computer science concepts without the use of computers or electronic devices. These activities are designed to be engaging and interactive, and often involve hands… --- ## [What are learning extensions?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/what-are-learning-extensions/709)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 11:06am UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/what-are-learning-extensions/709 "2024-07-15T11:06:20Z")
A learning extension is an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of a topic or skill by engaging in additional activities or challenges beyond the regular lesson. Learning extensions can also help studen… --- ## [I would like to start using Visual Studio Code for Education in my classroom. How do I get started?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/i-would-like-to-start-using-visual-studio-code-for-education-in-my-classroom-how-do-i-get-started/74)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 12:24am UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/i-would-like-to-start-using-visual-studio-code-for-education-in-my-classroom-how-do-i-get-started/74 "2024-06-25T00:24:22Z")
We are actively recruiting participants for the Pilot Program of VS Code for Education. Please click here to apply if you: Are a US-based educator teaching Introduction to Python during the 2023-24 academic year Are wi… --- ## [I accidentally deleted my account. What do I do?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/i-accidentally-deleted-my-account-what-do-i-do/73)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/i-accidentally-deleted-my-account-what-do-i-do/73 "2023-09-07T19:24:33Z")
Once you delete your account, all associated data and information are permanently removed from our systems. To avoid accidentally deleting your account, we recommend being cautious when performing any account-related act… --- ## [How do I delete my account?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/how-do-i-delete-my-account/72)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/how-do-i-delete-my-account/72 "2023-09-07T19:24:10Z")
We understand that you’ve made the decision to delete your account. Please follow these steps to proceed with the deletion process: Visit Visual Studio Code for Education and log in using your account credentials. In t… --- ## [How do I select a high contrast theme?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/how-do-i-select-a-high-contrast-theme/70)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/how-do-i-select-a-high-contrast-theme/70 "2023-09-07T19:22:38Z")
VS Code for Education has many features to help make the editor accessible to all users. Zoom and High Contrast colors improve editor visibility, keyboard-only navigation allows use without a mouse, and the editor has be… --- ## [How do I zoom in on my workspace?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/how-do-i-zoom-in-on-my-workspace/69)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/how-do-i-zoom-in-on-my-workspace/69 "2023-09-07T19:22:12Z")
VS Code for Education has many features to help make the editor accessible to all users. Zoom and High Contrast colors improve editor visibility, keyboard-only navigation allows use without a mouse, and the editor has be… --- ## [What coding languages are supported in Visual Studio Code for Education?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/what-coding-languages-are-supported-in-visual-studio-code-for-education/68)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/what-coding-languages-are-supported-in-visual-studio-code-for-education/68 "2023-09-07T19:20:51Z")
The first coding language and course available with VS Code for Education is “Introduction to Python.” This is an introductory computer science course designed for High School (9-12) and College students (12+). The cours… --- ## [What is Visual Studio Code for Education?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/what-is-visual-studio-code-for-education/67)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/what-is-visual-studio-code-for-education/67 "2023-09-07T19:19:55Z")
Visual Studio Code for Education is a version of Visual Studio Code designed specifically for students in grades 9-12 and beyond. As part of Microsoft’s commitment to supporting computer science education, Visual Studio … --- ## [Where do I find product update information?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/where-do-i-find-product-update-information/66)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/where-do-i-find-product-update-information/66 "2023-09-07T19:17:38Z")
Release notes and product update information are available in our Announcements category and on the Visual Studio Code for Education What’s New page. --- ## [How do I file a bug report?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/how-do-i-file-a-bug-report/65)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/how-do-i-file-a-bug-report/65 "2023-09-07T19:16:14Z")
Students and educators like you play a crucial role in improving the Visual Studio Code for Education experience. If you encounter something that’s not working as you would expect or if you have ideas to enhance your exp… --- ## [Is VS Code for Education COPPA compliant?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/is-vs-code-for-education-coppa-compliant/75)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/is-vs-code-for-education-coppa-compliant/75 "2023-09-07T19:25:56Z")
Yes, VS Code for Education aligns with the guidance provided in the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other frameworks like the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which endorse the protectio… --- ## [I'm using a Safari browser and received a message that my browser is not supported. What can I do?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/im-using-a-safari-browser-and-received-a-message-that-my-browser-is-not-supported-what-can-i-do/83)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/im-using-a-safari-browser-and-received-a-message-that-my-browser-is-not-supported-what-can-i-do/83 "2023-09-07T19:35:04Z")
In certain cases, you may need to open a new tab or window while working in VS Code for the Web. VS Code might ask you for permission to access the clipboard when reading from it. Depending on your browser, you may grant… --- ## [For students who sign in, is Parental Consent required?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/for-students-who-sign-in-is-parental-consent-required/82)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/for-students-who-sign-in-is-parental-consent-required/82 "2023-09-07T19:30:49Z")
Depending on where you live, local laws might require us to obtain parental or guardian consent under a certain age before you can use a Microsoft product or service. No matter where you live, your parent or guardian can… --- ## [Do you notify users if there are any changes to your privacy terms?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/do-you-notify-users-if-there-are-any-changes-to-your-privacy-terms/81)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/do-you-notify-users-if-there-are-any-changes-to-your-privacy-terms/81 "2023-09-07T19:27:57Z")
Any changes to the Microsoft Privacy Statement are posted and described on the Change History page. If there are material changes to the statement, such as a change to the purposes of processing of personal data that is … --- ## [Where can I find Microsoft's privacy statement?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/where-can-i-find-microsofts-privacy-statement/80)
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To review Microsoft’s privacy statement, please visit Microsoft Privacy Statement – Microsoft privacy. --- ## [Where is user data stored?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/where-is-user-data-stored/79)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/where-is-user-data-stored/79 "2023-09-07T19:27:18Z")
User progress, projects and code files are stored in Microsoft data centers located in the United States. --- ## [Does VS Code for Education share personal information with third parties?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/does-vs-code-for-education-share-personal-information-with-third-parties/78)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/does-vs-code-for-education-share-personal-information-with-third-parties/78 "2023-09-07T19:27:02Z")
No, any personal user data collected via VS Code for Education is not shared with any third parties. --- ## [What information does VS Code for Education collect and what do you do with it?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/what-information-does-vs-code-for-education-collect-and-what-do-you-do-with-it/77)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/what-information-does-vs-code-for-education-collect-and-what-do-you-do-with-it/77 "2023-09-07T19:26:51Z")
VS Code for Education collects anonymized product telemetry data (like what browser is being used, or if a button is clicked on the web page) that is used to understand product usage behavior and ultimately helps us impr… --- ## [Does VS Code for Education use student data for advertising?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/does-vs-code-for-education-use-student-data-for-advertising/76)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/does-vs-code-for-education-use-student-data-for-advertising/76 "2023-09-07T19:26:33Z")
No. Microsoft gives extra protection to student personal data: We don’t sell student personal data. We don’t use or share student personal data for advertising. We gather information about a student only to support edu… --- ## [What themes do you recommend for color vision accessibility?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/what-themes-do-you-recommend-for-color-vision-accessibility/71)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/what-themes-do-you-recommend-for-color-vision-accessibility/71 "2023-09-07T19:23:20Z")
VS Code for Education has many features to help make the editor accessible to all users. Zoom and High Contrast colors improve editor visibility, keyboard-only navigation allows use without a mouse, and the editor has be… --- ## [How do I file a feature request?](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/how-do-i-file-a-feature-request/64)
**Author:** [@adamsmeets](https://community.vscodeedu.com/u/adamsmeets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.vscodeedu.com/t/how-do-i-file-a-feature-request/64 "2023-09-07T19:14:56Z")
If you have an exciting idea or a feature request to enhance your experience with Visual Studio Code for Education, we would love to hear from you! Your suggestions can help us make the experience even better. To submit…