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# Embedding Vars in Double Quotes

Smarty will recognize assigned variables embedded in double quotes so long as the variable name contains only numbers, letters, underscores and brackets[] (see naming). With any other characters (period, object reference, etc.) the variable must be surrounded by `backticks`. You cannot embed modifiers, they must always be applied outside of quotes.

Example 3-5. embedded quotes syntax
    SYNTAX EXAMPLES:
    {func var="test $foo test"}       <-- sees $foo
    {func var="test $foo_bar test"}   <-- sees $foo_bar
    {func var="test $foo[0] test"}    <-- sees $foo[0]
    {func var="test $foo[bar] test"}  <-- sees $foo[bar]
    {func var="test $foo.bar test"}   <-- sees $foo (not $foo.bar)
    {func var="test `$foo.bar` test"} <-- sees $foo.bar
    {func var="test `$foo.bar` test"|escape} <-- modifiers outside quotes!

    PRACTICAL EXAMPLES:
    {include file="subdir/$tpl_name.tpl"} <-- will replace $tpl_name with value
    {cycle values="one,two,`$smarty.config.myval`"} <-- must have backticks

See also `escape`.

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