docs-v2/content/influxdb/v2.4/visualize-data/variables/update-variable.md

title	seotitle	description	menu	weight	influxdb/v2.4/tags
Update a variable	Update a dashboard variable	Update a dashboard variable in the InfluxDB user interface.	influxdb_2_4 parent Use and manage variables	203	variables

Update an existing dashboard variable's name or JSON content in the InfluxDB user interface (UI).

Update a variable

1. Click the Settings icon in the navigation bar.

   {{< nav-icon "settings" >}}

2. Select the Variables tab.

3. Click a variable's name from the list.

4. Update the variable's name, type, and associated information.

5. Click Submit.