Lesson 9 / 12 · 8 min · Beginner

Tables

1. Understand

A short beginner explanation of Tables.

Roblox creators use tables in real games every day.

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Technical: Technical notes for Tables — expand when ready.

Roblox: In Roblox Studio, tables shows up in scripts, Parts, and game systems.

IDEA↓Tables↓GAME BEHAVIOR

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local inventory = {"Sword","Potion","Shield"}
for i = 1, #inventory do
    print(inventory[i])
end

Output

Your turn: Change one value, Run, and watch Output.

local inventory = {"Sword","Potion","Shield"}
for i = 1, #inventory do
    print(inventory[i])
end

What will happen when you Run?

Check spelling and Output before rewriting everything.

print("Hello"

Roblox Studio — In Roblox Studio, tables shows up in scripts, Parts, and game systems.

Checkpoint: You can explain and try tables.

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