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# State
Local State
## Creating a Local State Variable
In order to create a **Local State** variable follow the next steps :
* Click on the **Add Local State** button
* Fill the **Field Name** with the name of your variable
* Choose if your variable should be Persisted or not
The Application store the value of Persisted variables on the device's storage. If the application is killed and restarted the value is kept.\
*Example : keeping the user preferences of email address remembered or not, to accelerate the sign-in process.*
* Choose the **Field Type** of your variable\
*Optional : You can select **List** and/or **Nullable** to extends your variable's type.*
* You can add a **Default Value** to your variable, and can choose between a **Static value** or a **Localized** one
Creating a Local State variable
## Using a value in your application
In order to use a Local State value in your application follow the next steps :
* Select a **Widget**
* In the Properties Section, select the *functions* button
* Select the source to **Local State**
* Click on the now red card **From LocalState** to set the **Local State Variable**
* Click on **Save**
{% hint style="info" %}
You have set a **Local State Variable** but the preview doesn't change ?
Check the following video to set a **Preview Value**
{% endhint %}