# Discussion: when to use '\_global'

**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/t/discussion-when-to-use--global/71815
**Category:** flash
**Created:** [November 29, 2004, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/discussion-when-to-use--global/71815 "2004-11-29T21:33:31Z")
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### Author: ![seedpod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a6a055/32.png) [@seedpod](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/seedpod)
#### Post date: [November 29, 2004, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/discussion-when-to-use--global/71815/1 "2004-11-29T21:33:31Z")

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I’d like some feedback on when you all use the \*\*\_global \*\*scope and your opinions on best use.

I use it a lot these days in place of **\_root.variables** and **functions** that need to be accessed from various scopes through the timeline. I wonder if I over/misuse it.

Your thoughts?