any way to access variables from within post editor?

Question

I am trying to assign a variable either from my template file or otherwise which I can then access within the post editor.

Any ideas?

Answer 1

There is no built-in mechanism to access php in the post editor. The best solution would be to create a custom shortcode which you can use to access the variable. This is probably the safest and most secure method available.

Answer 2

You haven't been too descriptive but if you mean that you would be able to edit a variable in the Post > Edit screen then you should really be using Custom Fields. These variables would be stored / retrieved as post meta-data.