View variables in topic text

Variables

You can view which variables are currently in use in a topic (that is, they appear within the text).

To view variables used in a topic:

  1. Open the topic and click Edit > Variables > List

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    In Author select the topic, then click Author > Variables > List Usage

    The variable usage window opens and displays the variables used by the topic.

    List Variable Usage in Topic

    Note: From this list, you can right-click any variable and view its usage in other Topic objects.

  2. When you have finished viewing choose OK to close the Variable Usage window.