From e38447c975b19fc6c207dd63e63b68ec4243e359 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Marko Lisica <83164494+marko-lisica@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:28:38 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Explain variable escaping (#25410)

Related to:  #23238
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 articles/secret-variables.md | 4 ++++
 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+)

diff --git a/articles/secret-variables.md b/articles/secret-variables.md
index d3ecd4a5d1..bc1e95b736 100644
--- a/articles/secret-variables.md
+++ b/articles/secret-variables.md
@@ -115,6 +115,10 @@ Afterward, you can upload the script/profile with secret variables via the Fleet
 
 _Note:_ The checksum of Apple DDM profiles with secret variables now includes the timestamp of the last secrets update.
 
+## Escaping variable and interpolation
+
+The dollar sign ($) can be escaped so it's not considered a variable by using a backslash (e.g. `\$100`). Additionally, `MY${variable}HERE` syntax can be used to put strings around the variable.
+
 ## Known limitations and issues
 
 - Windows profiles are currently not re-sent to the device on fleetctl gitops update: [issue #25030](https://github.com/fleetdm/fleet/issues/25030)