# $ (Dollar Sign)

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To enter the $ (dollar sign) in the command line, type **$**. 

## Description

The $ (dollar sign) character is used to address variables using the command line.

For more information on how to set variables see [SetUserVariable keyword](/grandma3/2-3/keyword_setuservariable/) and the topic [Variables](/grandma3/2-3/macro_variables/).

## Syntax

\[Function] $\[Variable\_Name]

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## Example

- To log into user, whose name is stored in the variable "JanePublic", type:

|                                                                    |                                       |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------- |
| ![](/img/grandma3/2-3/icon_commandline-input_logo_v2-0-59d23e.png) | User name\[Fixture]>LogIn $JanePublic |