# Changing the section of a local variable

1. The section defines the usage of a local variable.VAR
   The variable keeps its value after the containing Program Organisation Unit has been executed.
   VAR_IN
   The variable value is externally supplied and can not be modified inside the Program Organisation Unit.
   VAR_OUT
   The Program Organisation Unit provides the variable value to external entities.
   VAR_TEMP
   The variable is newly initialised with its initial value, whenever the containing Program Organisation Unit is executed.

1. Start editing the real-time application.
2. In the menu bar, click Program.
3. In the local variables table, double-click the list box Section of the local variable you want to change.
4. In the drop-down list, select the new section.