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# Viewer variables

Viewer Variables, also known as **Dynamic Filtering**, allow you to **customize content dynamically** across multiple Viewers **without creating multiple versions** of the same presentation. This feature is ideal for **data-driven digital signage networks** where minor variations in displayed content are required.

For a **detailed introduction to Viewer Variables**, [click here](#).

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## **Creating Viewer Variables**

* Click **New** to manually define a **new Viewer Variable**.
* Assign a **default value** that will apply to all Viewers unless otherwise specified.

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## **Editing Viewer Variables**

1. **Edit Variable Name & Default Value**
   * Hover over the **column header** and click the **pencil icon** ✏️.
   * Modify the **Viewer Variable name** or **default value**.

2. **Edit Variable Value for a Specific Viewer**
   * Hover over a **specific cell** where the value needs adjustment.
   * Click the **pencil icon** ✏️ and **update the value**.

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## **Bulk Editing via Excel**

For large-scale updates, you can use **Microsoft Excel** to manage Viewer Variables efficiently.

### **Steps to Export & Import Viewer Variables**

1. **Export**
   * Click **Export** to download the current Viewer Variables in an Excel sheet.

2. **Modify in Excel**
   * **Row 1**: Viewer names (top headers).
   * **Row 2**: Default values (applied if no specific value is set).
   * **Rows 4 and above**: Individual Viewer-specific values.
   * **Leaving a cell empty** means that Viewer will use the **default value**.

3. **Import**
   * Once changes are made, use the **Import** function to upload the updated Excel file.

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## **Why Use Viewer Variables?**

✔ **Save time** by using a single presentation across multiple Viewers.\
✔ **Easily customize content** per Viewer without modifying individual presentations.\
✔ **Manage large networks efficiently** with bulk editing via Excel.

For **step-by-step instructions and more details**, [click here](#).