# Set Variable

This action allowed you to set the value of a custom variable. This can be done using options, other variables, or via pre-set values. 

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Check the \[[data-storage](https://botghost.com/docs/~/changes/zT1fjHAwQ21lXOKdCcfT/data-storage "mention")]\(../../data-storage/data-storage) page on how to create a Custom Variable!
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## Set Variable

## Custom Variable

From the drop-down menu, you can choose the variable you want to set the value of. Want to create a custom variable? See [data-storage](https://botghost.com/docs/~/changes/zT1fjHAwQ21lXOKdCcfT/data-storage "mention").

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### User Target

If using a user variable you can choose who the value applies too.<br>

| Action                    | Response                                                                                                                                              |
| ------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| User who used the command | Applies the value of the Set Variable action to the executor of the command.                                                                          |
| User option               | Applies the value of the Set Variable action to the User Option within the command. You can use option variables, but also normal variables for this. |
| User ID                   | Applies the value of the Set Variable action to the user by using the User's Discord ID.                                                              |

## Value

You can use this to set the value of a variable. This can be used later to recall stored information. To view the value of the variable, replace 'variable' in {BGVAR\_variable} with the variable name.

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**You can utilize other variables in the value box.**
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