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# Asset references overview

An `AssetReference` is a type that can reference an Addressable asset. You can use it to add a field to a `MonoBehaviour` or `ScriptableObject` to reference an asset.

|**Topic**|**Description**|
|---|---|
|[Asset references introduction](asset-reference-intro.md)|Understand what an asset reference is and when to use them.|
|[Create an AssetReference](asset-reference-create.md)|Create and use the `AssetReference` type.|
|[Load an AssetReference](LoadingAssetReferences.md)|Load assets with an `AssetReference`.|