Yes, using a macro counts towards the first reply time if it is sent as a public reply from an agent. The first reply time measures the duration from ticket creation to the first public agent comment. Internal notes, however, are not included in this calculation.
No, leaving a ticket in open status does not affect the first reply time. The first reply time is calculated based on when an agent posts their first public comment to the ticket, regardless of the ticket's status. For more details, you can check…
The first reply time in Zendesk is calculated from the moment a ticket is created until an agent posts their first public comment. This metric is measured in both calendar hours and business hours, and it remains unaffected by the ticket's status….
No, internal notes are not included in the first reply time calculation. The first reply time only considers the time between ticket creation and the first public comment made by an agent.
No, the ticket channel does not affect the first reply time. The first reply time is calculated the same way regardless of the channel from which the ticket originates. It measures the time from ticket creation to the first public agent comment.