--- title: FAQ - How Do I Replace Merge Fields in Letters? description: How To Replace Parameters/Merge Fields in Smartwebs ARC or Violation Letter Templates --- [Skip to content](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/en-us/smartwebs-solutions/how-to-replace-merge-fields-in-letters#main-content) English - United States Show submenu for translations ![Logo-FullColor HOA management Platform-1](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/hubfs/Logo-FullColor%20HOA%20management%20Platform-1.svg) - [Smartwebs Solutions Home](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/) - [Contact Us](https://share.hsforms.com/2VBrljHAiSeCkcUy_-IEe_Aq0yoc) - [Manage Tickets](https://support.smartwebs.com/tickets-view) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Smartwebs Solutions Home](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/) - [Contact Us](https://share.hsforms.com/2VBrljHAiSeCkcUy_-IEe_Aq0yoc) - [Manage Tickets](https://support.smartwebs.com/tickets-view) - English - United States Show submenu for translations - [Contact Us](https://share.hsforms.com/2VBrljHAiSeCkcUy_-IEe_Aq0yoc) [Contact Us](https://share.hsforms.com/2VBrljHAiSeCkcUy_-IEe_Aq0yoc) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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[Letter Parameters](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/en-us/smartwebs-solutions/administrative?hsLang=en-us#letter-parameters) October 15, 2025 # FAQ - How Do I Replace Merge Fields in Letters? ## The following instructions will show you how to update the merge fields in an existing letter template with new merge fields. --- #### **Navigation** Adding merge fields is the same process for all letter template editors, so these instructions will work for all modules.   #### **Step 1** On the right side of the template editor, there is a list of merge fields for you to choose from ![](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-25-2025-01-49-57-3292-PM.png?width=1070&height=650&name=image-png-Aug-25-2025-01-49-57-3292-PM.png)   #### **Step 2** In the letter template, click your cursor where you want to insert the merge field ![](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-25-2025-01-50-21-1098-PM.png?width=1067&height=647&name=image-png-Aug-25-2025-01-50-21-1098-PM.png)   #### **Step 3** Select the \[\<- icon on the right of the merge field to insert it into the letter template ![](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-25-2025-01-50-51-1666-PM.png?width=1060&height=642&name=image-png-Aug-25-2025-01-50-51-1666-PM.png)   #### **Result** **![](https://solutions.smartwebs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-25-2025-01-51-18-8702-PM.png?width=1063&height=643&name=image-png-Aug-25-2025-01-51-18-8702-PM.png)**   **Please note,** this is the method you must use when adding merge fields into the letter. 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