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Boost Productivity with Zendesk Keyboard Shortcuts

Learn how Zendesk keyboard shortcuts can enhance agent efficiency by reducing mouse activity and speeding up ticket management.

How can keyboard shortcuts improve efficiency in Zendesk?

Keyboard shortcuts in Zendesk can significantly enhance efficiency by reducing the need for mouse activity, allowing agents to perform actions quickly. These shortcuts enable agents to update ticket statuses and perform other tasks without leaving the keyboard.

For instance, hotkeys can be used to submit and update ticket statuses with just a few keystrokes, saving valuable time. Agents can view a full list of keyboard shortcuts from their user profile, making it easy to learn and implement these time-saving techniques.


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