> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.auditboardanalytics.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.auditboardanalytics.com/workflows/parameters.md). # Parameters Parameters are powerful tools used to dynamically customize a workflow's results. Parameters can be strings, numbers, dates, boolean values and more. They can also be based off of values in tables/columns in your workflow.

Creating a parameter

### Create your own Parameter To create your own parameter simply click on the plus circle in the top right corner of your canvas and fill out the form. Once the parameter is created, apply it to your workflow by including it in a formula in either the Filter or Edit Columns tools. Parameters will show up in the expression builder with the format `{param!example_parameter}`. ### How to use Parameters There are two ways in which parameters can be used in an Analytics workflow: in the Expression Builder and through Templating. ### Expression Builder Parameters can be used in the expression builder to create dynamic formulas. Simply start to type your parameter name into your formula and it will show up as a selectable option with the `{x}` icon. The expression builder can be found in the [Add Columns](/tools/transform/add-columns.md), [Filter](/tools/transform/filter.md), and [Validate](/tools/clean/validate.md) tools and will always be represented with the `{param!example_parameter}` format. ### Templating Parameters can also be used in your workflow outside of the Expression Builder. This is through Analytics's Templating tool. There are many different ways to use templating throughout Analytics workflows, so we'll walk through each one here. ### ### Tool Text Boxes Other tools within Analytics Workflows also allow you use Templating while working with your data. * [Find Replace](/tools/clean/find-replace.md) * [Validate](/tools/clean/validate.md) * [Chart](https://github.com/soxhub/cascade-gitbook/blob/main/workflows/broken-reference/README.md) * [Publish via Email](/tools/publish/publish-via-email.md) * [Sample](/tools/clean/sample.md) For each of these workflows, parameters can be used in any of the available text boxes. Use Templating to dynamically replace values, name or describe validations, or even label chart axes. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.auditboardanalytics.com/workflows/parameters.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.