Since this is a learning tool, you might be shown a slightly different result each time you 'Ask Copilot'. Your result will be immediately displayed: 'Show example code': provides an input example and shows how the code calls a function and works.'Code does following (English)': detailed explain (in plain English) of what the code does.'Code does following': brief summary of what the code is does.'Explain code': step by step what the code is checking for and what it is outputting.Here, you can choose how you want the code explained. Under this section, your highlighted code will appear, along with a box saying 'Explain code'. The GitHub Copilot Labs pane will show a section called 'Explain'. Now that you have the Copilot Labs sidebar open, highlight the chunk of code you'd like to better understand. If you still have your code highlighted, your screen should look something like: Click the icon and it will toggle open a new pane. The GitHub Copilot Labs icon will only appear if you have installed GitHub Copilot Labs. If you can't see it, click the ellipses and you'll find a list of any additional extensions you have installed. You'll find the toolbar on the left side of the screen. The GitHub Copilot Labs sidebar has everything you need to explain and translate code. I always click 'Enable Globally' because then Copilot works for everything and not just the file I have open. You can find the Copilot icon in the bottom tray on the left hand side. Open your VS Code editor and open a file with code you want explained.Īlso, make sure you have Copilot turned on. If you have access to Copilot, you'll also be able download and install GitHub Copilot Labs. Make sure you have GitHub Copilot installed*.

One of these features explains the code you have in plain language.

This gives you access to some cool new features.

If you have access to GitHub Copilot, you can download an additional extension, GitHub Copilot Labs. Whether you're a seasoned coder, or just starting out, GitHub Copilot's new feature will have everyone in a buzz.

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