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I had the same problem with variables, the solution is to define them in microsoft word not just writing $variable$.
You can do this :
1. On the Insert menu, click Field.
2. Note In Microsoft Office Word 2007, click Quick Parts in the Text group on the Insert tab, and then click Field.
3. In the Categories box, select Document Automation.
4. In the Field names list, select DocVariable.
5. In the New Name box, under Field properties, type the name of the document variable.
I hope this helps :)