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[[Root Company]] Variables can be referenced throughout your copy of SmartSimple using the syntax @rootcompany.''fieldname''@ or @rootcompany.#''fieldid''#@. The syntax is the same throughout the instance, irrespective of the object upon which the variable resides. In other words, the variable @rootcompany.''fieldname''@ will return the same value on a contact record, company record or {{UTA}} record of any level.

* Root Company Variables have a similar utility to [[System Variables]], in that they can store information that is relevant throughout your copy of SmartSimple in a centralized location. 
* The advantages of Root Company Variables over System Variables are:
:*Root Company Variables can have their format validated (set as date, numeric, limited values in a combo box or checkboxes, and/or make use of [[JavaScript Validation]])
:*Access to Root Company Variables can be controlled by role permissions; System Variables can only be edited by {{GUA}}s
:*Root Company Variables, like other custom fields, can be organized into [[tabs]]
* The advantage of System Variables is that, using the System2 syntax, you can pre-process the variable name to access different system variables based on the context (see [[System Variables#System 2|System Variables]] page for further information).