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# Variable

A name for a value, so you can reuse it.

Write “price = 1200” and use price in later lines. Names make a sheet readable and let you change one number to update the rest.

## In Ratio

| You type | Ratio shows |
| --- | --- |
| `price = 1200` | 1,200 |
| `price - discount` | 1,020 |

## Related

[Line reference](https://useratio.app/glossary/line-reference) · [All terms](https://useratio.app/glossary)

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Source: https://useratio.app/glossary/variable