# Help

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## [Mini Menu Help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mini-menu-help/43722)

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**Author:** [@Bifrosty](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Bifrosty)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 4:09am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mini-menu-help/43722 "2026-05-02T04:09:11Z")

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@Richard I’m trying to make an icon only mini menu, but when I set Icon only to true, it only kinda works, it still leaves some space for the text. When I decrease the width, the images get cut off. How can I fix this? …

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## [Simulator Crashed](https://forum.makecode.com/t/simulator-crashed/43730)

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**Author:** [@6134](https://forum.makecode.com/u/6134)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/simulator-crashed/43730 "2026-05-02T04:01:55Z")

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this keeps showing up in the simulator even though i restarted my device and closed the window. I opened the website, and the same thing happed. If i click the share link, it works. How can i fix this?

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## [What extension lets you add extra options to the menu?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-extension-lets-you-add-extra-options-to-the-menu/43773)

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**Author:** [@RoboVacDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RoboVacDev)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-extension-lets-you-add-extra-options-to-the-menu/43773 "2026-05-02T03:47:45Z")

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Does anyone know what extension lets you code special functions into the menu? Like, it lets you add options into the system menu in the simulator? Please help, thanks!

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## [GitHub "bundle all" build errors](https://forum.makecode.com/t/github-bundle-all-build-errors/43769)

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**Author:** [@not\_a\_lemon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/not_a_lemon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/github-bundle-all-build-errors/43769 "2026-05-01T21:17:30Z")

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In greenwood War the most recent build keeps failing; I get messages like this: For some reason it thinks the extensions are too big. @richard can you help with this?

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## [Dear MakeCode Team, please hear me out](https://forum.makecode.com/t/dear-makecode-team-please-hear-me-out/43776)

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**Author:** [@ELEV3N](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ELEV3N)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/dear-makecode-team-please-hear-me-out/43776 "2026-05-01T21:17:13Z")

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The color palate is VERY limiting. I kinda want more colors, although that’s on you.

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## [Crowd Visual Test](https://forum.makecode.com/t/crowd-visual-test/43636)

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**Author:** [@sharpWill](https://forum.makecode.com/u/sharpWill)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/crowd-visual-test/43636 "2026-05-01T19:53:20Z")

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I’m trying flicker color mixing again. I wanted to ask if everyone can see the colors mixing properly on your computers.

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## [Help with boss sprite](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-boss-sprite/43358)

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**Author:** [@MeatballDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MeatballDev)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-boss-sprite/43358 "2026-05-01T19:49:14Z")

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I’ve tried to ask for help 4 times on the main topic and nothing so might as well try a dedicated help topic so I’m working on 2.1 (yes I’m actually working on the update instead of sleeping for once), and when I finish…

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## [How to Make a Sprite Bounce off Another Sprite When in Contact?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-sprite-bounce-off-another-sprite-when-in-contact/43396)

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**Author:** [@RoboVacDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RoboVacDev)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-sprite-bounce-off-another-sprite-when-in-contact/43396 "2026-05-01T19:40:34Z")

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I’m making a football game for the game jam, and I want the football to, like, bounce off the other sprite that’s touching it. Does anyone know how to do this? Please answer! Thx

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## [PLATFORMER W.I.P.](https://forum.makecode.com/t/platformer-w-i-p/43771)

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**Author:** [@bbones](https://forum.makecode.com/u/bbones)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/platformer-w-i-p/43771 "2026-05-01T19:27:45Z")

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https://arcade.makecode.com/S94135-24969-09383-63682 I need some more help and now I am wanting to add more levels but I’m not sure how and when I tried to add another one It just wouldn’t work right it would spawn the l…

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## [Gliders- A flying simulator by @OrigamiArtist](https://forum.makecode.com/t/gliders-a-flying-simulator-by-origamiartist/41835)

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**Author:** [@OrigamiArtist](https://forum.makecode.com/u/OrigamiArtist)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/gliders-a-flying-simulator-by-origamiartist/41835 "2026-04-29T23:27:49Z")

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Hello there forum friends! Here is a little buggy game I’ve been working on. It’s called Gliders and it is based around…well, Gliders! This is just a taster Gliders 1.0 by @OrigamiArtist Enjoy and give me feedback. ▶ Sub…

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## [Parallax problems!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/parallax-problems/43686)

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**Author:** [@AliGator489](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AliGator489)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/parallax-problems/43686 "2026-04-29T23:27:47Z")

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Okay, so I made a scroller game with the arcade character extension and the scroller extension, but the animation kinda breaks IDK why pls HELP!!! https://arcade.makecode.com/S22486-00532-73740-52839

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## [Movement](https://forum.makecode.com/t/movement/43716)

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**Author:** [@king\_bob](https://forum.makecode.com/u/king_bob)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/movement/43716 "2026-04-29T23:26:35Z")

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Could anyone help me figure out how to make something move in the way its facing in a 360 degree radius.

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## [How to get to trust level 4](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-get-to-trust-level-4/43719)

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**Author:** [@AlexTheGoober64](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AlexTheGoober64)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-get-to-trust-level-4/43719 "2026-04-29T21:28:32Z")

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how do we get to trust level 4 and join the almighty ones like @richard , @discobot , and some other mods i bet it takes a lot of trust from the great ones and you gotta be like super trustworthy with your unlimited pow…

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## [Weird Bug! Help!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/weird-bug-help/43709)

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**Author:** [@BitBot](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BitBot)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/weird-bug-help/43709 "2026-04-29T03:06:10Z")

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This has been going on for awhile now, I’ve tried refreshing the page, but nothing works. Please help!

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## [Enemy help trouble (again)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/enemy-help-trouble-again/43707)

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**Author:** [@bbones](https://forum.makecode.com/u/bbones)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/enemy-help-trouble-again/43707 "2026-04-29T03:04:18Z")

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I got some way to get the enemies to stop flying and I’m deciding to make them hit a wall and turn around but I can’t seem to get it to work can anyone help? here is the link https://arcade.makecode.com/S94135-24969-0938…

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## [I need help with detecting sprites](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-detecting-sprites/43679)

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**Author:** [@hollyleaf](https://forum.makecode.com/u/hollyleaf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-detecting-sprites/43679 "2026-04-29T00:21:10Z")

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How would i fix this so it can only detect other sprites and not itself? oh btw im multitasking this isnt related to carrion since i have a few ideas for this and not carrion.

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## [Tilemap behaving unexpectedly](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tilemap-behaving-unexpectedly/43683)

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**Author:** [@codeFan413](https://forum.makecode.com/u/codeFan413)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tilemap-behaving-unexpectedly/43683 "2026-04-28T21:34:32Z")

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https://makecode.com/\_62T7dF62M0UE Hello, when you activate the red button, it will remove the red blocks, but if you run into a spike and restart the level afterwards, the red blocks are still removed even though the g…

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## [My editor UI is permanently broken](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-editor-ui-is-permanently-broken/43694)

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**Author:** [@hollyleaf](https://forum.makecode.com/u/hollyleaf)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-editor-ui-is-permanently-broken/43694 "2026-04-28T21:30:45Z")

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i try going to other projects and its still broken

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## [Extension breaks usage of block coding](https://forum.makecode.com/t/extension-breaks-usage-of-block-coding/43688)

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**Author:** [@Chemthunder](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Chemthunder)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/extension-breaks-usage-of-block-coding/43688 "2026-04-28T21:17:25Z")

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Hi! I realized recently that this issue I’ve been experiencing isn’t just limited to my device, as I recently showed off an early version of my extension. I’ve been working on this extension for a few months now, and I …

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## [How to make proper UI sprite](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-proper-ui-sprite/43638)

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**Author:** [@Mikey\_s.3000](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Mikey_s.3000)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-proper-ui-sprite/43638 "2026-04-28T20:31:22Z")

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Can someone help me try to make a proper sprite for the UI screen of my project and the UI icons being able to stay on the screen whenever moving, like this pink block and next to it and A button icon showing to press A …

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## [Game Building Organization Help!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-building-organization-help/43651)

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**Author:** [@RizeUpDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RizeUpDev)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-building-organization-help/43651 "2026-04-28T18:37:42Z")

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I like to follow a build order when making games, but most of the time, the games just don’t fit the pattern. Could somebody tell me a game build order for… Repetitive games Story games And also some tips on how to ke…

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## [Snake game beta 1](https://forum.makecode.com/t/snake-game-beta-1/43691)

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**Author:** [@ThatCoder](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ThatCoder)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/snake-game-beta-1/43691 "2026-04-27T22:25:24Z")

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I’m going to be working on the popular game: Snake, but in Makecode are cade, this is what I have so far: https://arcade.makecode.com/S22238-56572-68391-96136

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## [How does the velocity work](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-does-the-velocity-work/33900)

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**Author:** [@babol](https://forum.makecode.com/u/babol)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-does-the-velocity-work/33900 "2026-04-27T17:59:42Z")

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i really need to know this, because i’m porting one of my games to another engine. i’d highly appreciate an explainition on how it actually works.

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## [How can i make it still sync (adofai type game)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-can-i-make-it-still-sync-adofai-type-game/42833)

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**Author:** [@codeFan413](https://forum.makecode.com/u/codeFan413)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-can-i-make-it-still-sync-adofai-type-game/42833 "2026-04-27T16:46:30Z")

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after playing adofai for a while i got inspired to return to makecode to try to remake it here, now seeing as no one has finished one yet. game for now i assume the music begins when you get your first change to hit a …

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## [Character Speech](https://forum.makecode.com/t/character-speech/4015)

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**Author:** [@Kat](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Kat)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/character-speech/4015 "2026-04-27T16:42:46Z")

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I know this isn’t the best representation but is there a way to have a dialogue box with the speaking character’s profile? I also found this one:

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## [Picking random sprite out of a group of the same sprites](https://forum.makecode.com/t/picking-random-sprite-out-of-a-group-of-the-same-sprites/43637)

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**Author:** [@plierplierplier](https://forum.makecode.com/u/plierplierplier)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/picking-random-sprite-out-of-a-group-of-the-same-sprites/43637 "2026-04-26T18:41:12Z")

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Trying to move sprite1 to a random sprite2 but there is more than one sprite2s.

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## [This is a backrooms game i need nhelp cause it lags and bugs when i play it](https://forum.makecode.com/t/this-is-a-backrooms-game-i-need-nhelp-cause-it-lags-and-bugs-when-i-play-it/43620)

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**Author:** [@sir\_ockster\_3rd](https://forum.makecode.com/u/sir_ockster_3rd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/this-is-a-backrooms-game-i-need-nhelp-cause-it-lags-and-bugs-when-i-play-it/43620 "2026-04-26T18:10:44Z")

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Here it is:

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## [Help with basic coding to use arcade controller to control motors connected to the nezha breakout board v2 wirelessly](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-basic-coding-to-use-arcade-controller-to-control-motors-connected-to-the-nezha-breakout-board-v2-wirelessly/43622)

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**Author:** [@Boulderdash90](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Boulderdash90)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 4:58am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-basic-coding-to-use-arcade-controller-to-control-motors-connected-to-the-nezha-breakout-board-v2-wirelessly/43622 "2026-04-25T04:58:15Z")

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I have a Nezha breakout board v2 and several motors that came with it. I also have the elecfreak arcade pro controller. 2x microbits. Can someone point me to beginner level instructions suitable for 10 year olds on h…

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## [HELP! Code Disappears when I add Extension!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-code-disappears-when-i-add-extension/43534)

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**Author:** [@RoboVacDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RoboVacDev)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 4:43am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-code-disappears-when-i-add-extension/43534 "2026-04-25T04:43:56Z")

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Please help!!! I was adding the extension jwunderl/arcade-sprite-utils and after it is finished installing half of the code disappears! Please help! I don’t know what to do next. I tried all the ways but nothing works. I…

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## [How do I stop my screen from moving?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-stop-my-screen-from-moving/43586)

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**Author:** [@helpmepls2](https://forum.makecode.com/u/helpmepls2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-stop-my-screen-from-moving/43586 "2026-04-23T17:41:23Z")

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When I drag my mouse over the screen of my game it moves the whole screen. I don’t want it to move at all. Please send help :sob: :wilted\_flower: See how it changes directions when I move my mouse?

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