<!--TITLE: Set Variable Command -->
<!-- SUBTITLE: a command in the Data Commands group. -->
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# Set Variable Command
## What does this command do?
This command allows you to modify variables.
## When would I want to use this command?
Use this command when you want to modify the value of variables. You can even use variables to modify other variables.
## Command Parameters
| Parameter Question | What to input | Sample Data | Remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|Please select a variable to modify|Select or provide a variable from the variable list|**vSomeVariable**|If you have enabled the setting **Create Missing Variables at Runtime** then you are not required to pre-define your variables, however, it is highly recommended.|
|Please define the input to be set to above variable|Enter the input that the variable's value should be set to.|Hello or [vNum]+1|You can use variables in input if you encase them within brackets [vName]. You can also perform basic math operations.|
|Comment Field (Optional)|Optional field to enter a custom comment which could potentially describe this command or the need for this command, if required|I am using this command to ...|Optional|
## Developer/Additional Reference
Automation Class Name: VariableCommand
Parent Namespace: taskt.Core.AutomationCommands
This page was generated on 10/11/18 06:14 PM
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