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Create & Use SMS Snippets

Create & Use SMS Snippets Create & Use SMS Snippets Summary: How to Create and Utilize SMS Snippets SMS Snippets are pre-written text messages that can be used for various communication needs, saving time and ensuring co

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Create & Use SMS Snippets

Summary:

How to Create and Utilize SMS Snippets

SMS Snippets are pre-written text messages that can be used for various communication needs, saving time and ensuring consistency in your messaging. These templates are particularly useful for frequently sent messages, allowing for quick and efficient communication without the need to type out each message individually.

Creating a Snippet

Accessing the Template Section

Navigate to the Snippets tab inside the Marketing section of your account.

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Click the blue "Add Snippet" button and choose "Add Text Snippet" from the dropdown menu.

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Composing Your Template

  1. Give your template a descriptive name that indicates its purpose.
  2. Compose your message in the provided field. Here, you can include custom values and trigger links for more dynamic messaging.
  3. Optionally, attach a file or include a file by clicking the Add attachment or adding a URL to enhance your message.

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A preview of your SMS will be displayed to the right, showing how it will appear when sent.

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To test the message, enter a cell number in the designated field and click "Send Test."

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Once satisfied with your template, click "Save" to add it to your list of SMS templates.

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Managing SMS Snippets

Your list of SMS templates can be found within the "Snippets" section. To manage them click the three-dot icon next to the template.

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Upon clicking you can edit, delete, duplicate, or move the snippet into a folder.

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Utilizing SMS Snippets in Conversations

Accessing Templates in Conversations

Go to the Conversations tab or the Contact card of the message you want to respond to with a Snippet, make sure you're in the SMS channel then click the "Paper" icon to open the template selection screen.

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Use the menu to view and select from your list of templates. To use a snippet simply click it.

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The message field will automatically populate with your chosen template.

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And there you go, now you can create SMS Snippets that help you manage FAQs, provide communication standards, and have canned responses handy for you and your team to easily interact with customers.

Troubleshooting Tips and FAQs

I can't find my template in the list. What should I do?

  • Ensure you are in the correct sub-account or location where the template was created. Templates are specific to each sub-account.

How can I test multiple templates quickly?

  • You can send test messages to your number or to a designated test number to see how each template appears when received.


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