The first time you open the application, a dialog box will appear.

Click "Next" or "Finish" to complete the initialization. Stata will then be ready for use. 4. Updating Stata 19

Users on the StataNow continuous-release plan typically receive download instructions and new codes automatically to transition from version 18.5 to 19. 2. Downloading the Software

Type update query in the command window. Stata will check the official update site and prompt you to install any available improvements.