# \#variables **URL:** https://community.thunkable.com/tag/variables/91.md [Latest](https://community.thunkable.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.thunkable.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.thunkable.com/tags.md) --- ## [Content on dynamic page does not change according to button clicked](https://community.thunkable.com/t/content-on-dynamic-page-does-not-change-according-to-button-clicked/4107823)
**Author:** [@simonsdlpl59zsxhsy](https://community.thunkable.com/u/simonsdlpl59zsxhsy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 9:08am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/content-on-dynamic-page-does-not-change-according-to-button-clicked/4107823 "2025-10-21T09:08:31Z")
Hi, I am having an issue with a dynamic page. My application has five buttons on my home page (Restaurants, Bars, Shops, News, and This Week). When the user clicks on one of the buttons, they are redirected to a single… --- ## [Read this before you start working on your Blocks!](https://community.thunkable.com/t/read-this-before-you-start-working-on-your-blocks/3920761)
**Author:** [@ioannis](https://community.thunkable.com/u/ioannis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/read-this-before-you-start-working-on-your-blocks/3920761 "2025-06-13T16:30:51Z")
When you’re building an app, you’ll often need to collect user input or show different data based on user actions or conditions. Here’s a simple but powerful tip: use variables to keep your logic clean, efficient, and sc… --- ## [How to sort lists of data taken from Google Sheets, and grouped as objects](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-sort-lists-of-data-taken-from-google-sheets-and-grouped-as-objects/3535334)
**Author:** [@grant.mccallum](https://community.thunkable.com/u/grant.mccallum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-sort-lists-of-data-taken-from-google-sheets-and-grouped-as-objects/3535334 "2025-02-04T22:13:51Z")
Hi all. Thanks in advance for your help with this. I have recreated an issue I am facing with my app project here: https://x.thunkable.com/copy/cf38b1d827349d69f0475d5a5c218a4e Task: Using the data in google sheets, ha… --- ## [For some reason, changing the variable does not work](https://community.thunkable.com/t/for-some-reason-changing-the-variable-does-not-work/3465846)
**Author:** [@viyfeel74w7ar](https://community.thunkable.com/u/viyfeel74w7ar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/for-some-reason-changing-the-variable-does-not-work/3465846 "2025-01-10T14:55:47Z")
For some reason, changing the variable does not work. At the same time, the value to which it needs to be changed is calculated and output separately fine. But when changing on this value, the code reacts as if it is em… --- ## [Renaming a function variable does not rename that variable globally](https://community.thunkable.com/t/renaming-a-function-variable-does-not-rename-that-variable-globally/3437340)
**Author:** [@tatiang](https://community.thunkable.com/u/tatiang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2024, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/renaming-a-function-variable-does-not-rename-that-variable-globally/3437340 "2024-12-27T22:41:49Z")
When renaming a variable (I added “ƒ” in front of the name) created within a function block, the variable should be renamed in all blocks within the function definition and the Variables drawer. Currently, the renamed va… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] There is an App Variable listed that I cannot find the Initialization for](https://community.thunkable.com/t/solved-there-is-an-app-variable-listed-that-i-cannot-find-the-initialization-for/3014411)
**Author:** [@jns.paramedic](https://community.thunkable.com/u/jns.paramedic)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/solved-there-is-an-app-variable-listed-that-i-cannot-find-the-initialization-for/3014411 "2024-07-24T23:35:07Z")
I have tried searching for the answer, but the keywords I am using do not bring up my issue…however I am new to Thunkable, so I might just not being using the right ones. In my list of App Variables that I can select “S… --- ## [lists on thunkable](https://community.thunkable.com/t/lists-on-thunkable/2987371)
**Author:** [@Batata2121](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Batata2121)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/lists-on-thunkable/2987371 "2024-05-08T19:29:16Z")
I need the information stored when logging in instead of being rewritten on the variable in Firebase, I need them to create new variable lines in the database, does anyone know how I could do this? --- ## [Duplicated variables should have unique names](https://community.thunkable.com/t/duplicated-variables-should-have-unique-names/2948528)
**Author:** [@tatiang](https://community.thunkable.com/u/tatiang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/duplicated-variables-should-have-unique-names/2948528 "2024-04-16T13:26:06Z")
When you duplicate a variable’s Initialize block, the newly-created variable should have a unique name. Thunkable should avoid creating another variable with the exact same name which is currently the default behavior: … --- ## [Odd issues with setting/getting variabl values today 9/13/23](https://community.thunkable.com/t/odd-issues-with-setting-getting-variabl-values-today-9-13-23/2593593)
**Author:** [@jared](https://community.thunkable.com/u/jared)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/odd-issues-with-setting-getting-variabl-values-today-9-13-23/2593593 "2023-11-13T16:00:44Z")
was unable to set a variable value today. had to delete the variable and create a new 1 just a heads up, not filing an official bug report unless this continues to occur and i can ID a pattern. certainly jarring and had… --- ## [\[Solved\] Variable empty - affect value to globale variable through function](https://community.thunkable.com/t/solved-variable-empty-affect-value-to-globale-variable-through-function/2652310)
**Author:** [@papi-yassinewa](https://community.thunkable.com/u/papi-yassinewa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/solved-variable-empty-affect-value-to-globale-variable-through-function/2652310 "2023-10-19T13:05:28Z")
Hello, I have a problem to affect value to a variable through function, here my blocks with json thx in advance for help! --- ## [Turning text into a variable](https://community.thunkable.com/t/turning-text-into-a-variable/2427038)
**Author:** [@peterjamesleniq](https://community.thunkable.com/u/peterjamesleniq)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2023, 4:05am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/turning-text-into-a-variable/2427038 "2023-05-20T04:05:29Z")
I have a Data source with a 2 in the column called ‘History.’ I’m assuming it is regarded text as text, because: When I add it to a Label, everything is fine. But when I try to make the 2 a variable, it becomes undefi… --- ## [Is there a way to reset all my stored variables?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-reset-all-my-stored-variables/1491071)
**Author:** [@overshield](https://community.thunkable.com/u/overshield)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 11:26am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-reset-all-my-stored-variables/1491071 "2023-02-26T11:26:24Z")
I want to reset them to test what it’s like for a brand new device to open my app, is there some way to accomplish this? --- ## [How does @actech work with variables without initialize them before?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-does-actech-work-with-variables-without-initialize-them-before/2174709)
**Author:** [@soporte3lbb](https://community.thunkable.com/u/soporte3lbb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-does-actech-work-with-variables-without-initialize-them-before/2174709 "2022-12-11T12:53:32Z")
How does @actech work with variables without initialize them before? --- ## [How to filter Airtable data to local DB to display in Data Viewer?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-filter-airtable-data-to-local-db-to-display-in-data-viewer/1111160)
**Author:** [@p.powercoders1i0t](https://community.thunkable.com/u/p.powercoders1i0t)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-filter-airtable-data-to-local-db-to-display-in-data-viewer/1111160 "2022-02-21T19:52:40Z")
I’m trying to filter some data from an airtable to a local DB in my app The image below shows how i filter the data I search for users with an ID and if “status” is = to “Asked” then i have 5 variables that store the … --- ## [App component, variable, functions inventory](https://community.thunkable.com/t/app-component-variable-functions-inventory/1683809)
**Author:** [@alex\_ezacae](https://community.thunkable.com/u/alex_ezacae)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 11:41am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/app-component-variable-functions-inventory/1683809 "2022-01-21T11:41:58Z")
Hello, I would like to see in an app the functions, the variables, the components I am using on the different screens… Do you know if it is something that can be done easily ? Thanks for your feedbacks --- ## [Functions with dropdown for j i list or variables](https://community.thunkable.com/t/functions-with-dropdown-for-j-i-list-or-variables/1663537)
**Author:** [@overshield](https://community.thunkable.com/u/overshield)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2022, 3:10am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/functions-with-dropdown-for-j-i-list-or-variables/1663537 "2022-01-04T03:10:59Z")
Could we get this for variables please? Where I could create and name a list of functions I have created and call on ‘j function’ for example I don’t have a github or any of that, not sure how all that works or if this… --- ## [How to save an image in a (stored) variable?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-save-an-image-in-a-stored-variable/1202842)
**Author:** [@pottergirlstechnovat](https://community.thunkable.com/u/pottergirlstechnovat)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 7:30am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-save-an-image-in-a-stored-variable/1202842 "2021-12-21T07:30:14Z")
Hi, We have a simple page to edit a “book” on which there is a button “Change Cover”. When clicked, we want to allow the user to select a photo on the phone and set the image’s picture to that photo. Here are our block… --- ## [Help needed with retrieving sub-lists](https://community.thunkable.com/t/help-needed-with-retrieving-sub-lists/1521062)
**Author:** [@jakeheron](https://community.thunkable.com/u/jakeheron)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 7:52am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/help-needed-with-retrieving-sub-lists/1521062 "2021-09-29T07:52:28Z")
@muneer Hi, I am currently designing a school planner application and I need some help with a schedule component I am working on. I have successfully created an algorithm which displays sub-list of the user’s lessons … --- ## [Wildcard for variables](https://community.thunkable.com/t/wildcard-for-variables/1402153)
**Author:** [@overshield](https://community.thunkable.com/u/overshield)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 4:15am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/wildcard-for-variables/1402153 "2021-07-19T04:15:07Z")
I’m wanting to change multiple objects in Firebase. Instead of creating blocks for each one I want to auto adjust all that exist. Is there a wildcard I can enter here that will find all that exist? I searched the forums… --- ## [\[Solved\] How to save "stored" variables](https://community.thunkable.com/t/solved-how-to-save-stored-variables/390805)
**Author:** [@tatiang](https://community.thunkable.com/u/tatiang)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 7:15am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/solved-how-to-save-stored-variables/390805 "2021-07-06T07:15:38Z")
Surprisingly, I couldn’t find information about a fairly basic detail: how do you save a “stored” variable? Also, where is the ‘When \[variable\] initializes or changes’ block shown in the link below – edit: I found it but… --- ## [When Variable Changes block does not get called from other screens](https://community.thunkable.com/t/when-variable-changes-block-does-not-get-called-from-other-screens/580647)
**Author:** [@Kirro](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Kirro)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/when-variable-changes-block-does-not-get-called-from-other-screens/580647 "2021-03-04T19:51:30Z")
HI, i wanted to use the block “When app variable changes” then do something. This variable can change on more than one screen. But I found out that this block is not executed when the variable changes on another screen… --- ## [How to assign a unique variable to dynamically created component?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-assign-a-unique-variable-to-dynamically-created-component/1047889)
**Author:** [@sp72979rdrlbc](https://community.thunkable.com/u/sp72979rdrlbc)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 6:37am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-assign-a-unique-variable-to-dynamically-created-component/1047889 "2021-01-16T06:37:37Z")
I’m making buttons dynamically on one page, I’m essentially trying to make a new app variable each time a button is created by combining 2 initialized app variables Idea: intialized app variable name = var = " "; inti… --- ## [Dynamically created app variables with unique name, possible?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/dynamically-created-app-variables-with-unique-name-possible/1046806)
**Author:** [@sp72979rdrlbc](https://community.thunkable.com/u/sp72979rdrlbc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 4:09am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/dynamically-created-app-variables-with-unique-name-possible/1046806 "2021-01-13T04:09:20Z")
Is there a way to make a dynamic app variable name? Example: Let’s say there’s a page with an input box and a button. When the user enters some text and then presses the button we create a new variable dynamically with … --- ## [Can I store lists in variables?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/can-i-store-lists-in-variables/1045015)
**Author:** [@iankoqr429](https://community.thunkable.com/u/iankoqr429)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 1:40am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/can-i-store-lists-in-variables/1045015 "2021-01-12T01:40:24Z")
When I set my List\_Viewer text items directly to a list from a table, or a regular list, it works like expected. But when I try to set my List\_Viewer text items to a variable that stores these things (in the picture belo… --- ## [Can you attach the initialize variable block to your code?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/can-you-attach-the-initialize-variable-block-to-your-code/665195)
**Author:** [@rockode](https://community.thunkable.com/u/rockode)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/can-you-attach-the-initialize-variable-block-to-your-code/665195 "2020-12-30T03:29:57Z")
I need to initialize a variable in the code. I need to attach it to a if loop. This if loop is to happen as many times as the user wants it to. And everytime the user logs in, the if loop is performed. The values that th… --- ## [\[Solved\] Is it possible to use a variable value to modify a list with the same name?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/solved-is-it-possible-to-use-a-variable-value-to-modify-a-list-with-the-same-name/998343)
**Author:** [@ibg](https://community.thunkable.com/u/ibg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/solved-is-it-possible-to-use-a-variable-value-to-modify-a-list-with-the-same-name/998343 "2020-11-25T21:53:12Z")
Hello, I need some help with variable. I would like to use the value of a variable as a list’s name to be able to modify it. For example : i have two players and i need to change the amount of colored balls owned by t… --- ## [How to store a text entry in a variable and save it in Airtable?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-store-a-text-entry-in-a-variable-and-save-it-in-airtable/993523)
**Author:** [@rkhaykerwi2](https://community.thunkable.com/u/rkhaykerwi2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-store-a-text-entry-in-a-variable-and-save-it-in-airtable/993523 "2020-11-23T13:54:42Z")
Why I can not save the text in this way? Can someone help me, please? --- ## [Can anyone find my bug in variables?!](https://community.thunkable.com/t/can-anyone-find-my-bug-in-variables/932426)
**Author:** [@v.krishna](https://community.thunkable.com/u/v.krishna)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 4:20am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/can-anyone-find-my-bug-in-variables/932426 "2020-10-31T04:20:51Z")
hi there, I am actually doing an app, and in that, I got a bug with the variables, it is making my app crashed and it is a complex app indeed, so I want some one’s help to figure out the bug in this. --- ## [Is this normal? Variables bug](https://community.thunkable.com/t/is-this-normal-variables-bug/896998)
**Author:** [@maxb](https://community.thunkable.com/u/maxb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 7:49am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/is-this-normal-variables-bug/896998 "2020-10-13T07:49:55Z")
This: works fine, but this: doesn’t work. Oddly, this: works. Did I miss something in variables behaviour or is this a bug? Pretty sure it’s not supposed to behave like this. --- ## [!HELP HERE! after firebase call get: variables used in key get null](https://community.thunkable.com/t/help-here-after-firebase-call-get-variables-used-in-key-get-null/761791)
**Author:** [@dami\_flepp](https://community.thunkable.com/u/dami_flepp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 9:20am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/help-here-after-firebase-call-get-variables-used-in-key-get-null/761791 "2020-08-23T09:20:34Z")
Hello In first screen user can sign in with firebase and his user ID is saved in a stored variable. Then moves to 2. screen. In there the user can save some date in Firebase, with his user ID as reference. However, af… [Next page](https://community.thunkable.com/tag/variables/91.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=variables)