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# Tool Windows

## Variables

The variables tool window allows you to view and expand variables; even when not in the debugger.

To access the variables window, click View \ PowerShell \ PowerShell Variables

![Variables Tool Window](https://3667946160-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LNFE66tpE_51uobNA70%2F-M_aWncBVEUF_jxazJ5_%2F-M_aXl7bYldbMtiqb83d%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=a53bcff6-4db1-4cab-9f46-837a121f43f1)