Adding custom expressions You can directly bind to an expression without binding into a data source. Create or edit a widget. If you are creating a new widget, perform the steps on New Page. If you are updating an existing widget, perform the steps on Edit Page. In the Elements section, select a widget element. In Data Properties > Expression, click Custom Expression. In the Expression Editor > Add item menu, select an item. If you select Static Text, in the Add Static Text dialog box, specify the static string value. If you select Translation, in the Add Translation String dialog box, search and select a translated string. If you select Variable, in the Add Variable dialog box, search and select a variable. If you select Current date, in the Add Date dialog box, select the date format and the number of adjustment days. See Date format. If you select Component, in the Add Component Binding dialog box, search and select a component. Click Add. Click Save. In the widget preview, check the rendered value.