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Adding Dynamic Content to Shortcuts in Zendesk Chat

Discover how to add dynamic content to shortcuts in Zendesk Chat. Simplify multilingual support with these easy steps.

How do I add dynamic content to shortcuts in Zendesk Chat?

To add dynamic content to shortcuts in Zendesk Chat, you first need to create the dynamic content items. Once created, you can add them to shortcuts for easy access during chats.

From the dashboard, go to Manage > Shortcuts. You can either create a new shortcut or edit an existing one. In the Shortcut field, enter the abbreviated text for your shortcut, and in the Message field, include your dynamic content placeholder. Save your changes to finish. For more details, see the section on inserting common phrases with shortcuts.


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