Use a Textbox Variable

dashboard template variable textbox

Use a Textbox variable to let users input freeform text at runtime, such as a dynamic filter value or manual override.

General Settings

Same fields as other variable types: * Name — Internal reference (e.g., $env) * Label — Display name shown in the dashboard * Description — Optional help text

Text Options

  • Default value — Optional preset value (e.g., prod, us-east-1, *)

Use Cases

Textbox variables are useful when:

  • You want to test specific values without listing all possibilities

  • You use regex or wildcards in metric filters

  • You want maximum input flexibility

Textbox values must match the expected query format in your panels.