Understanding and Using Placeholders in Zendesk
What are placeholders in Zendesk and how are they used?
Placeholders in Zendesk are dynamic references that you can use to insert ticket, user, or custom data into your communications. They are particularly useful for personalizing messages and automating responses.
Placeholders can be used in triggers, automations, and macros to dynamically pull in relevant information, such as a customer's name or ticket details, enhancing the customer experience. For a comprehensive list of placeholders and their uses, check out theZendesk placeholders reference.
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