Rich messages in conversation control
When conversing in supported channels, the communication panel includes an additional feature for sending rich messages. These interactive messages can help you collect and share information with customers more easily.
Important
Rich messages are currently supported only in the Apple Messages for Business channel.
Start using rich messages in your conversation with one of the following options:
- Select the Rich messages button to launch the rich message panel.
- Use a keyboard command to see the list of rich messages. Type "/rm" (forward slash followed by the letters "rm").
Search for rich messages and tags
After launching the rich message panel by selecting the rich message icon or typing /rm, you can type any of the following options in the compose box to search for relevant rich messages:
- Type "/rm", followed by <keyword>, to list messages that match the keyword.
- Type "/rm", followed by the number sign (#), to list all tags. All rich messages will have a tag containing their type.
- Type "/rm", followed by <tagname><keyword>, to list quick replies that match the tag and keyword.
- Type "/rm", followed by <tagname>, to list all rich messages that match the tag. Additionally, you can also add another tag after the <tagname>. For example, type "/rm", followed by <tagname> <tagname>, to further refine the rich messages matching both the tags.
View and send rich messages
When you find the rich message you want to send, you can select the rich message to open it. This will open the Rich Message Preview application pane.
Within the preview tab, you’ll be able to see the contents of the rich message you’ve selected, along with a Send Message button. When you’re ready to send a rich message, use Send Message.
If your administrator has enabled agent configuration, you can customize some types of rich messages before sending them. These customizations are single-use and aren’t saved for the next time you send the same rich message.
Note
As an agent, you must understand how customizable rich messages are constructed and how they appear on the customer’s device before editing them.
Customizable rich messages
Some types of rich messages may need their content to be customized before they can be sent to customers. Others can be customized to add personalized touches or additional options that might change depending on context.
The following rich messages support admin-enabled customization:
| Channel | Message type |
|---|---|
| Apple Messages for Business | List picker Suggested reply Time picker Video rich link Website rich link |
Related information
Configure Apple Messages for Business
Retrieve and format rich messages
Manage rich messages
Understand and create workstreams
Configure automated messages
Configure a post-conversation survey
Skill-based routing
Create message templates
Templates
Delete a configured channel
Support for live chat and asynchronous channels