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We have already learned how to change the costume of a sprite and to work with two
sprites in the previous class. Now, in this chapter, we will learn to create variables and
control the movement of the sprite in a better manner.
VARIABLES IN SCRATCH
Variables are used to hold information such as a word or a number. Variable is a named
location 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
block is ‘For all sprites’ or
‘For this sprite only’.
3 Type a name
2 Click on Make in Variable name
a variable. box.
5 Click on OK button.
1 Click on the Data Block.
Tick ( ) if you know this.
▶ Variables are a named location where you can store information.
▶ We can create our own variables in Scratch.
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