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Understanding onShow(callback) in Zendesk Chat

Learn about the onShow(callback) function in Zendesk live chat and how it detects widget openings.

What is the onShow(callback) function in Zendesk live chat?

TheonShow(callback)function in Zendesk live chat is used to detect when the chat widget window is opened.

This function is part of the custom code you can use to control the behavior of the chat widget. By usingonShow(callback), you can trigger specific actions, such as adding a tag or displaying a message, whenever a visitor opens the chat widget. This allows for a more tailored chat experience. For more details, refer to theZendesk Chat triggers conditions and actions reference.


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