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Variable Names
The way variable references are shown when building slides has changed. It used to show %VariableName% but since a recent update, it now just shows the default value (for example 'false' for a true/false variable). I've been creating worksheets using checkboxes and did a lot of coping layers to create multiple worksheets this week. Before the change, to update the variable I could just change what needed changing in the text box. Now, I have to go through 3 steps to get to a drop-down to select the new reference name.
Question - is there a way to change how the variable name shows on my screen during the build to like it was before or if not, is there a way to update the variable quicker than right-clicking on the value, choosing Reference, then choosing the new name from the drop down?
Hi Rebeccca, if you hover the variable value, it will show the variable name. Hope that helps.
Thank you Joanne. I do see that when I'm in working mode. Maybe my question wasn't clear - I'm looking for an easy way to change the variable. I only see the value in the box now, not the variable name that can be edited when copied to another layer/slide.
If you want to change the variable, you can change it by typing %VariableName% as before. And if the variable names are similar eg. VariableA, VariableB, VariableC, you may have "%Vaiable" and copy to where you need and add "A%", "B%", "C%" to make the correct form as "%VaiableA%", "%VaiableB%", "%VaiableC%".
Thank you.
