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Docs: Data source picker everywhere updates (v10.1) (#73347)

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* Added text about the updated data source picker

* Reformatted and reworded new language and removed from Correlations
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docs/sources/dashboards/variables/add-template-variables/index.md
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_Data source_ variables enable you to quickly change the data source for an entire dashboard. They are useful if you have multiple instances of a data source, perhaps in different environments.
1. [Enter general options](#enter-general-options).
1. In the **Type** list, select the target data source for the variable. For more information about data sources, refer to [Add a data source]({{< relref "../../../administration/data-source-management#add-a-data-source" >}}).
1. In the **Type** list, select the target data source for the variable.
You can also click **Open advanced data source picker** to see more options, including adding a data source (Admins only). For more information about data sources, refer to [Add a data source]({{< relref "../../../administration/data-source-management#add-a-data-source" >}}).
1. (Optional) In **Instance name filter**, enter a regex filter for which data source instances to choose from in the variable value drop-down list. Leave this field empty to display all instances.
1. (Optional) Enter [Selection Options]({{< relref "#configure-variable-selection-options" >}}).
1. In **Preview of values**, Grafana displays a list of the current variable values. Review them to ensure they match what you expect.
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{{% /admonition %}}
1. [Enter general options](#enter-general-options).
1. In the **Data source** list, select the target data source. For more information about data sources, refer to [Add a data source]({{< relref "../../../administration/data-source-management#add-a-data-source" >}}).
1. In the **Data source** list, select the target data source.
You can also click **Open advanced data source picker** to see more options, including adding a data source (Admins only). For more information about data sources, refer to [Add a data source]({{< relref "../../../administration/data-source-management#add-a-data-source" >}}).
1. Click **Add** to add the variable to the dashboard.
### Create ad hoc filters