Editing Messaging flow variables (section)

== Step-by-Step Instructions ==
To effectively use '''Messaging flow variables''', follow these steps:

1. **Create a messaging flow**:
   - Access your WhatsApp messaging area.
   - Click on '''Create New Flow'''.

2. **Add Question, Menu, or Action Steps**:
   - Incorporate a **Question step** where you can collect user input, such as name or preferences.
   - Alternatively, use a **Menu step** with options that users can choose from.
   - For advanced functionalities, employ an **Action step** to interact with external databases.

3. **Define Variables**:
   - When you add a question, the response can be saved and referenced using the syntax: 
     - For example, if your step is titled "ask_name", you’ll reference this variable later as %step.ask_name%.

4. **Use Contact Variables**:
   - Leverage contact information to personalize experiences, using variables defined as %contact.variable_name%. For instance, to address a user by their first name, use %contact.first_name%.

5. **Incorporate Global Variables**:
   - If you need to include dynamic data like today's date, use global variables by the syntax %global.variable_name%, for example, %global.Weekday%.

6. **Test Your Flow**:
   - Before launching your messaging flow, ensure to test each path that utilizes the defined variables to confirm personalization and functionality work as intended.

7. **Deploy Your Flow**: 
   - Once confirmed, you can activate the flow and monitor its performance.