Illustrator

Edit variables

You can edit a variable’s name or type, unbind a variable, and lock a variable using the Variables panel.

Unbinding a variable breaks the link between the variable and its object. Locking variables prevents you from creating variables, deleting variables, and editing variable options. However, you can bind and unbind objects to locked variables.

Change the name and type of a variable

 Double-click the variable in the Variables panel. Alternatively, select the variable in the Variables panel, and choose Variable Options from the Variables panel menu.

Unbind a variable

 Click the Unbind Variable button  in the Variables panel, or choose Unbind Variable from the Variables panel menu.

Lock or unlock all variables in a document

 Click the Lock/Unlock Variables button  or  in the Variables panel.