How to Create Dynamic Variables

Step 1: Locate the variables panel

First, go to the PromptEverything app and open any prompt (or create a new one).

Identify the Variables Panel (on the right side of the workbench in wide screens). You'll see:

• Header: "Variables" with a sparkle icon (✨)

Step 2: Create a new variable

1. Click the "Add Variable" button or press ⌘K/Ctrl+K
2. Variable input form appears with:
   • Text input field with placeholder "variable_name"
   • "Add" button to confirm
   • "Cancel" button to close form

Step 3: Give your variable a name

• Use descriptive names, separate words with underscores: email_subject
• Avoid spaces or hyphens: user-name won't work
• Press Enter or click the "+" button to create the variable

Step 4: Use Variables in Your Prompt Template

Now add variables to your prompt template. In the Editor Panel (left side), type your template using the variable syntax:

Notice how:

• Variables are highlighted in the Monaco editor
• Template syntax {{email_tone}} and {{email_subject}} is clearly visible
• Prompt preview updates in the sidebar

Step 5: Fill in Variable Values

After adding variables to your template, they'll appear in the Variables Panel. Fill in their values:

1. Click in the value field for each variable
2. Type the values you want to use
3. Press Enter or click outside to save

Step 6: Preview Your Results

In Preview Mode, you'll see:

• Your prompt with variables replaced by their actual values
• Real-time updates as you change variable values

Visual Indicator: Variables in the preview will show the actual values instead of {{variable_name}}

Variable Naming Best Practices

✅ Good Variable Names

{{customer_name}}     - Clear and specific
{{email_tone}}        - Describes the purpose
{{blog_topic}}        - Context-aware
{{deadline_date}}     - Descriptive
{{target_audience}}   - Professional naming

❌ Poor Variable Names

{{text}}      - Too generic
{{thing}}     - Meaningless
{{x}}         - Not descriptive
{{var1}}      - Numbered variables
{{user-name}} - Hyphens cause issues

Naming Conventions

• Use underscores for multi-word variables: email_subject
• Be descriptive but concise: recipient_name not name
• Include context when helpful: blog_tone vs just tone
• Stay consistent across similar prompts

Next Steps

Once you're comfortable with basic variables, explore these advanced techniques:

• Conditional Content - Make parts of your prompt optional
• Nested Variables - Use variables within variable values

Having issues? Check the Troubleshooting section above or open PromptEverything and try the steps yourself!