Using variables in expressions

A variable in Qlik Sense is a container storing a static value or a calculation, for example a numeric or alphanumeric value. When you use the variable in the app, any change made to the variable is applied everywhere the variable is used. Variables are defined using the variables overview, or in the script using the data load editor, where the variable acquires its value from a Let, Set or other control statements in the data load script.

You open the Variables overview by clicking Ò in the edit bar when editing a sheet.

The following actions are available in the variables overview:

• Create a new variable.

• Edit the selected variable.

• Delete the selected variable.

Getting an overview of all variables in an app

You can get an overview of all variables in an unpublished app.

Do the following:

1. When editing a sheet, click Ò in the edit bar on the sheet to open the variables overview.

   The variables overview opens and displays a list of all variables in the app and their definitions (if any).

2. Select a variable in the list that you want to view details of.

   The variable expands and displays detailed information about the variable, if any: definition, description and tags.

   Information noteWhen a variable is created or edited, all fields except the name field can be left empty.