How do i make a variable?

[dricho]

I'm new to modifying templates, and am currently trying to make a different head for certain modifications. I know that the $header variable displays header code found under the header style template, but say i wanted to make a variable $header_articles how would i set it up so it displays the template code found in header_articles

I hope this make sense.. lol i'm not the brightest when it comes to coding terms....

EDIT: i'm almost certain it aint a phrase...