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# How to pass variable as a parameter to a form

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{% step %}

## Create a variable

On the Process Builder, drag and drop **"Define Variable"** from the Actions section (1):

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On the **"New Step Action"** popup, provide an Action name (2) and choose **"Text"** as a variable type (3):

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Provide a variable name and value:

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Click **'Save'**.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

## Edit the form layout parameters

Choose the process step that uses a form (4). Click the process step, then click **"Edit"** for Layout Parameters (5).

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}

## Add the variable as a parameter

Click **"Add New"** (6) on the parameters pop-up. Select **'$Variables'** as a data source (7). Select your variable as a context object item (8):

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## Save the parameter

Provide a parameter name. Place the cursor into the **"Parameter Value"** input and click **"Insert"** to paste the merge field value (9):

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Click **"Apply"** to save changes.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}