# 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