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Extract Variable dialog

Use this dialog to extract:

  • Variables in JavaScript or JavaScript contexts.

  • Local variables for JavaScript 1.7, JavaScript 1.8.5, ES5, and ES6.

  • JavaScript constants.

Item

Description

Language

Name

Specify the name for the new variable.

All

Choose how to extract the variable:

  • var: extract a global variable.

  • const: extract a constant.

  • let: extract a local variable.

    The let option is available only for JavaScript 1.7, JavaScript 1.8.5, ES5, and ES6.

JavaScript

10 August 2026