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We have already learnt how to change the costume of a sprite and to work with two
                  sprites in previous class. Now, in this chapter, we will learn to create variables and control
                  the movement of the sprite in a better manner.




                                    What if you could code your own superpower in Scratch? What would
                                    your superpower be, and how would you use it to help others?






                            VARIABLES IN SCRATCH


                  Variables are used to hold information such as words or numbers. Variables are named
                  locations where you can store information. We can create variables for one or for all the
                  sprites.

                  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

                  Local variables can only be accessed or modified from the sprite where it was created.

                  CREATING A VARIABLE

                   To create a variable, follow the given steps:



                                                                                       4  Select whether the
                                                              2  Click on Make         block is ‘For all sprites’ or
                                                             a variable.               ‘For this sprite only’.






                                                              3  Type a name
                                                              in New Variable
                                                              name box.








                          1  Click on the Variables Block.                                5  Click on OK button.






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