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VSCode: Cannot Seem to Find Run Button to Run Javascript Code


I have the following line of code that I want to run in my VSCode application. I cannot find a Run button or option. I think it should be on the top right corner.

It also looks like VSCode is not recognizing my code either.

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Solution

  • Check that you have the Code Runner extension enabled. The Extensions marketplace is accessible through the fifth button down on the toolbar.

    VSCode screenshot showing Extensions button

    If it is installed and enabled, you should see a Run button on the top-right of the tab bar.

    Your code is not recognized because the file does not have a .js file extension. You can either change the extension so that it is recognized, or find the "Plain Text" indicator at the bottom-right in the status bar, and manually select "Javascript".

    VSCode screenshot showing language selector.