How to pass variables into overlay text

If you’ve created a videoask to send out to multiple people, you can still personalize it by using the video overlay text.

Use variables to pipe information into the overlay text to automatically personalize steps of your videoask.

If you're collecting contact details in your videoask, learn how to recall information in overlay text in later steps.

Add variables to overlay text

Select from the default variable options or click + Add custom variable to create your own. If you're new to the wonderful world of variables, learn more about getting started with variables.

Note: Custom variables must be alphanumeric (letters and numbers only), and must use underscores to_separate_words. 

{{this_is_my_variable}}

In this example, the contact_name variable we've added to our share URL will be passed through to the overlay text.

You can also use {{contact_phone_number}}, {{contact_email}}, {{contact_product_name}} or any custom variables you've defined. 

Note: If a variable has not been specified in the URL, your overlay text will display a blank space for this variable: