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Reassigning Articles in Zendesk Team Publishing

Find out how to reassign articles to different agents in Zendesk Team Publishing. Ensure smooth workflow transitions.

Can I reassign an article to a different agent in Zendesk?

Yes, you can reassign an article to a different agent in Zendesk as needed. This is useful as articles move through various states in the workflow.

To reassign an article, open it for editing and click the Assign icon on the right side of the article header, then select Reassign. In the Team member field, type at least two characters to search for an agent or select one from the drop-down list. You can update the internal note, but note that the note history is not retained. The new assignee will receive an email notification with a link to the article, but the previous assignee will not be notified of the reassignment.


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How can I view all articles assigned to me in Zendesk?

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Is it possible to unassign an article in Zendesk Team Publishing?

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Can I assign an article to multiple agents in Zendesk?

Currently, Zendesk does not support assigning an article to multiple agents simultaneously. As a workaround, you can include a list of who should receive the next assignment or a link to an external shared document with the list in the internal…

Why can't I see the list of users when assigning an article in Zendesk?

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Can I retain the note history when reassigning articles in Zendesk?

Unfortunately, Zendesk does not retain the note history when reassigning articles. When you reassign an article, you can update the internal note, but the previous notes are not saved. If retaining note history is important for your workflow,…

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