How to remove variables from Confluence templates?

[Nik Blanchet]

While editing a template in Confluence, I accidentally created some variables that I don't need. How do I delete them so they no longer appear in the Template drop-down in the menu bar?

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(I created one that's a duplicate of another, $$currentDate, and I have no idea how, but that's beyond the scope of this question.)

[Davin Studer · Accepted solution]

Typically if you delete one and then save and reopen the template the variable will disappear from the menu.

[Casey Maynard]

Thanks.  This issue is resolved.  It would be helpful to have them removed immediately without having to close and reopen my template, but at least they no longer appear.