Eng:Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scratch free?
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What license are Scratch projects under?
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Can I sell my Scratch projects?
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How do I report inappropriate content?
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What does the Scratch Team do if they find something inappropriate?
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What do I do about someone who is copying my projects?
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What do I do if I see a Scratcher violating the Community Guidelines?
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How do I report a user?
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Why are some users blocked from accessing the Scratch Website?
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What information can I share on the Scratch website?
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What is SEO spam?
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What is phishing?
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How do I create a new project?
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How do I create a new sprite?
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How do I organize my project's scripts?
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What sound formats can I import into Scratch?
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Is there a file size limit for a project?
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How do I get help about a block?
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Why don't my projects work correctly online?
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What is Scratch made with?
Scratch is made with Adobe Flash Player. Version 10.2 or higher of Flash Player is required to be able to view or see the editor of projects. Learn more »

What can I use variables for?
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How do I stop variables from resetting to their default positions?
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Why does my sprite look upside-down when it changes direction?
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How do I remix a project?
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How do I delete a project?
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How do I create a studio?
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Can I update my existing project with a new one?
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What should I do about unfriendly comments?
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Will Scratch ever get private messaging?
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How do I get my projects to become popular?
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Why don't items show up in a search?
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How can I reset my password?
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I forgot my username. How can I get it back?
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How do I change my user icon?
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Can I have more than one account?
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Is it possible to change my username?
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How do I become a Scratcher?
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How do I create a signature?
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Why are there some forums I can not post in?
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Which forum should my post go in?
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What is forcefitting?
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What license is the Scratch source code under?
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What is a Scratch Modification?
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What is the point of Scratch modifications?
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How can I create my own Scratch modification?
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Why can't projects made in Scratch modifications be shared to the Scratch website?
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What is the Scratch Conference?
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