# Edit a Merge field in Word (Windows only) If you wish to change the contents of a merge field you must make sure that you change the contents of the field, not just the displayed value. If you edit the text of the merge field within the body of the document you are not actually updating the syntax. **In order to edit the merge field you must right-click the field and select Edit Field.** Screenshot of the merge field context menu in Word. Selecting this option will take you back to the merge field dialog and you can make the necessary changes in the Field name box. Click OK to save the changes. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-awesomedocs/kyloe-awesomedocs/kyloe-awesomedocs-admin-guide/using-a-microsoft-word-document/edit-a-merge-field-in-word-windows-only.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.