Roblox GUI Script
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Updated Oct 2026BeginnerExample · not runtime verified
Example: “A shop GUI button that toggles a shop panel”
LocalScriptStarterGui › ShopGui › OpenButtonLuau syntax (not run)Placement rules (not run)Sandbox startup (not run)Roblox (not run)
GUI.client.lua
-- Put this LocalScript inside a TextButtonlocal button = script.Parentlocal panel = button.Parent:WaitForChild("ShopPanel")panel.Visible = falsebutton.Activated:Connect(function() panel.Visible = not panel.Visible button.Text = panel.Visible and "Close shop" or "Open shop"end)Where to put it
- Open your own experience in Roblox Studio and show the Explorer and Output panels.
- ScreenGui ShopGui with a TextButton OpenButton and a sibling Frame ShopPanel.
- Insert a LocalScript at
StarterGui › ShopGui › OpenButton. - Paste the code, press Play and test the behavior. Read Output if anything fails.
Line by line
1. Starts with the shop panel hidden.
2. Toggles it for the current player when the button is pressed.
3. Updates the button label to match the panel state.
Common mistakes
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Check the object names and script location.
Names are case sensitive. A LocalScript needs a client execution context, while server data and permissions belong in a Script. Test with multiple players before publishing.
GUI script FAQ
Does this work in any Roblox game?
Use it in an experience you own or have permission to edit in Roblox Studio. It is not an external script injector.
Has this example been verified in Roblox?
No. This preview includes source examples and placement guides. Generated customizations show their actual check results, but Roblox execution is not connected. Test your copy in Studio.
Can I customize the example?
Yes. Copy or download the code and adjust it in Studio. AI customization is available through the generator, with check results shown for each generated script.