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Removing Tags from Checkbox Fields in Zendesk

Find out how to remove a tag from a checkbox field in Zendesk using automations to prevent workflow issues.

How do I remove a tag from a checkbox field in Zendesk?

To remove a tag from a checkbox field in Zendesk, you need to run an automation that deletes the tag from all relevant tickets before removing it from the field.

Create an automation with conditions that target tickets with the checkbox field checked and containing the tag you want to delete. Set the action to remove the tag. Once the automation has run on all necessary tickets, you can safely remove the tag from the checkbox field.


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