Put variables in text fields: For example, you can put variables in the text fields of e-mail shortcuts to select a specific greeting, such as "Dear Sir" or "Dear Lady" when the shortcuts run.
Replace operation parameters with variables (set in operation): You can embed variables in the operation. For example, you can put the variable "Every Ask" in the "Repeat" parameter of the "Play Music" operation, so that you can choose whether to repeat the song when running the shortcut command.
Always asking for variables allows you to adjust the parameters of an operation at run time. With the Every Ask variable, you can wait until the shortcut instruction runs before deciding how the operation should work.
When the shortcut instruction runs, it will complete every operation until it reaches the operation containing the variable "Ask every time". At this point, the shortcut instruction stops running and prompts you to update the parameters of the operation. After selecting Finish, the shortcut will continue to run.
Using the "Every Ask" variable as a parameter helps to adjust options (such as "Value" in the "Record Health Sample" operation) at run time.