Can variables be used in order ID prefix / suffix?

Topic summary

A user is inquiring about the possibility of using dynamic variables in order ID prefixes or suffixes, specifically wanting to include the current year in their order numbering system. They reference the settings section in their Shopify admin panel where order ID formatting is configured. No responses or solutions have been provided yet, leaving the question unanswered.

Summarized with AI on November 13. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

Is it possible to use variables within the order ID prefix / suffix?

We are looking to include the current year into our prefix

The section is at https://admin.shopify.com/store//settings/general

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