How to Make Basic Controls on Scratch

Hey everybody! This tutorial will teach you how to make basic controls and buttons for them! Even if you haven't used scratch a lot, this will still be for you!

Supplies

Just a normal computer

Step 1: Go to Scratch

First go onto the Scratch website, and click create.

Step 2: Add Sprite

Locate the add sprite logo and click on paint.

Step 3: Make a Button Design

It can just be a square with an arrow if you want!

Step 4: Move It and Size It

It's best if you put it here.

Step 5: Duplicate Your Sprite

Right click on your button sprite, and click on duplicate.

Step 6: Repeat Step 5 Three More Times!

Then you'll have the 4 buttons on screen.

Step 7: Scratch Cat Code

Just copy my code here!

Step 8: Up Arrow Code

Now copy this. Make sure the up arrow sprite is selected.

Step 9: Down Arrow Code

After that, then copy this. Make sure the down arrow sprite is selected.

Step 10: Left Arrow Code

After that, then copy this. Make sure the left arrow sprite is selected.

Step 11: Right Arrow Code

Lastly, copy this. Make sure the right arrow sprite is selected.

Step 12: Enjoy Your New Controls!

Now, you can press the arrow keys, use wasd, or click the arrow buttons to move your character! Hope you learned something new!