# Assign Scribbles

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Scribbles in the scribble pool can be assigned to objects. Additionally, you can create new scribbles and assign them directly when editing objects.

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There are multiple ways to assign scribbles:

- **Scribble Pool Objects**

1. Press Assign.
2. Tap a scribble in the scribbles pool.
3. Tap the object you want to assign the scribble to.

or

1. Open the [swipey commands](/grandma3/2-3/wvm_pool/#h2__1144791563) on an object in the Scribbles pool and choose Assign. 
2. Tap the object you want to assign the scribble to.

- **Other Objects**

1. Open the [swipey commands](/grandma3/2-3/wvm_pool/#h2__1144791563) on the object and select Edit or Edit Setting​. A pop-up opens.\
   For some pool objects, for example sequences or macros, additionally tap Settings in the title bar of the pop-up.
2. Tap Scribble. The select scribble dropdown opens.
3. Select a scribble.

- **Command Line**  \
  For more information on assigning scribbles using the command line, see  [Scribble Keyword](/grandma3/2-3/keyword_scribble/).  

The scribble is assigned to the selected object.

Tap New in the select scribble dropdown to create and assign a scribble directly to an object.