Text Variables in Query Title

I have a requirement in BI to have the Calenday Day/Month display in the Title of my Query. I know how to do this with Calendar Year and Calendar Year/Month, using TEXT VARIABLES. However, I was wondering if this was possible using Calenday Day. And if so, are there any pre-requisites?
The problem that I have come across is that when I create a new text variable and reference Calenday Year (after choosing replacement path), when I search for a Calendar Day Variable to use, I don't see them displaying in my choices. Any help, would be appreciated.

Hi Maximina,
if the element is not in your variable list than please close query designer and than open it again.
Text variables on calendar day works as other text variables.
If you still cant see it just enter it "directly" in the description field.
If the name of your variable is "ZDAYTEXT" than write &ZDAYTEXT& in the description.
Dont use the F4 help. This must work.
Regards,
Adem

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Hi Fabrizio,
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/people/kamaljeet.kharbanda/blog/2006/12/28/bex-characteristic-variable-with-replacement-path
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