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Difference Between 'string' and 'thisstring' in Zendesk

Understand how Zendesk processes conditions for 'string' and 'thisstring', and how to set up your triggers effectively.

How does Zendesk differentiate between 'string' and 'thisstring' in conditions?

In Zendesk, if you have a condition that looks for 'string' and one that excludes 'thisstring', the trigger will still return tickets with the word 'string'. The condition 'contains / does not contain at least one of the following words' checks words individually, while 'contains / does not contain string' checks a group of words.

For example, 'Ticket: Comment text > Contains at least one of the following words > "account delete"' checks for either 'account' or 'delete'. Meanwhile, 'Ticket: Comment text > Contains the following string > "account delete"' checks for the entire phrase.


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Can the Comment text condition be used in Zendesk Messaging?

Currently, the Comment text condition does not work for Zendesk Messaging. While there are plans for improvements, there is no definite timeline for when this feature will be available. To stay updated on new features and enhancements, you can…

What is the maximum character limit for the Comment text condition in Zendesk?

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Is the Comment text condition case sensitive in Zendesk?

The Comment text condition in Zendesk is not case sensitive. This means you don't need to worry about the capitalization of words when setting up your conditions. You can use operators like 'Contains at least one of the following words', 'Contains…

Can the Comment text condition trigger only on public comments in Zendesk?

Yes, you can configure your trigger in Zendesk to fire only when a comment text is present on a public reply and not for internal comments. To do this, add the 'Comment > is > Public' condition in your trigger setup. This allows you to ensure that…

Can you use wildcards in the Comment text condition in Zendesk?

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Can you set a trigger to fire when there's no comment in Zendesk?

Currently, Zendesk does not have a 'Comment > Is not > Present' trigger condition. However, you can participate in community discussions and up-vote similar feature requests to influence future product developments. Engaging in these discussions…

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