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Edit an existing embedded variable

To edit an embedded variable

  1. In the Caption box or String Edit dialog box, double-click the embedded variable.

    or

    Right-click the variable and then click Edit Variable.

  2. Make your changes in the dialog box that opens.
  3. Click OK.

To delete an embedded variable

  • Click the embedded variable to select it, and then press Delete.

    Tip:

    Embedded variables are case sensitive, and must be in the proper format and syntax to work. If you make a mistake, your variable will be treated as a piece of text. Therefore, do not attempt to edit embedded variables manually. Use the Insert Variable and Edit variable dialog boxes to avoid problems.

See also

About embedded variables

Embed a variable in a message

Embed a variable in a caption

Insert a string variable

Insert a time/date variable

Insert a numeric variable