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    All the numbers, text, dates, or pictures that we use in a program are called data.
                      We store this data in the computer memory so that we can get information from it
                      later. This data is stored in variables. It is called a variable because it does not have

                      a fixed value, its value changes. For example, in the move block, the variable has a
                      value 10 by default. You can modify this value according to your script.

                      Types of Variables

                      There are two types of variables. They are as follows:

                      Global Variables

                      If a variable is created to be used and modified by all the Sprites, then it is known as

                      a global variable. A Global variable can be created on any Sprite but its value can be
                      accessed or modified by other Sprites used in the project.

                      Local Variables

                      If a variable is created to be used and modified by a single Sprite only, then it is
                      known as a local variable. Local variables can only be accessed or modified from the
                      Sprite where it was created.

                      Creating Variables in Scratch

                      To create variables in Scratch, follow the given steps:

                         2  Click on Make a Variable block. Type a variable name in the New variable name box.

                          1  Click on Variables
                          block category.

                        3  Click on the radio button of either of the options. Click on For         4  Click OK button.
                       all sprites if you want this variable to appear for all the Sprites.

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