If you want to test out merge fields without having to go through the trouble of creating them in a template and generating the template then you can use the merge field test tool in Admin.
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Go to Admin > Document Templates > Document Merge Testing Tool
Choose a template type and a matter to use for the source data and then enter your merge fields between double square brackets.
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