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Character Limit for Skipping Tickets in Zendesk

Learn about the character limit for entering reasons when skipping tickets in Zendesk Guided mode.

Is there a character limit when entering a reason for skipping tickets?

Yes, there is a character limit of 65,000 characters in the text box field when skipping tickets in Guided mode.

If you exceed this limit, the ticket will not appear on the review skipped tickets under the team member's user profile. This ensures that reasons entered are concise and manageable.


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Can agents in Guided mode see all tickets assigned to them?

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