Answering Messages in Zendesk Agent Workspace
How do I answer a message in Zendesk Agent Workspace?
To answer a message in Zendesk Agent Workspace, simply click the Accept button when a new messaging ticket comes in. This button is active for social messages, web messages, and live chats. Once you accept, the conversation will appear in the ticket with the user's name and status at the top, along with the channel type.
You can learn more about the user by clicking User in the context panel to view their essentials card and interaction history. Choose your reply channel based on the message type, and compose your reply using the available options like attachments, emojis, and macros. For more details, check out theoriginal article.
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