How to insert a merge field custom text field in sales force?

Question

I have an existing custom field with the data type text and its contain some default value like 'Dear sir/madam,'

Here my question is ...can I insert a merge field (salutation) to pass dynamic values here.... from the same object.

Is it possible?

Answer 1

As David Reed suggested,

The easiest approach is to merge a formula field. Then use that custom field as the merge:

{!Object.Dynamic_Salutation__c}

If you are using a contact for the email template they already have a salutation field on the record.

{!Contact.Salutation}