Messaging & Chat

Using reply-to-message (quoting)

1 minute read time Difficulty: beginner

Using reply-to-message (quoting)

Reply to a specific message to provide clear context in long conversations.

How to reply to a message

  1. Hover over the message you want to reply to
  2. Click the â†Šī¸ Reply icon (or right-click → Reply)
  3. The quoted message appears above your input field
  4. Type your reply
  5. Send — your message shows with the quoted context

What the customer sees

The customer sees your reply with a preview of the original message they sent, making it clear what you're responding to.

When to use

  • Long conversations with multiple topics
  • Answering a specific question from earlier
  • Referencing something the customer said
  • Clarifying which item/issue you're addressing

Tips

  1. Use for clarity — Especially when multiple questions were asked
  2. Keep replies concise — The quote provides context, no need to repeat
  3. Works with all message types — You can reply to text, images, documents, etc.

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