How to Create a Macro in Zendesk?

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Here’s a step by step tutorial on how to create and apply macros in Zendesk:

1. Click on the settings icon in your Zendesk dashboard.

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2. Click on "Go to Admin Center" in the support settings section.

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3. In the Admin Center, click on "Workspaces" in the navigation menu.

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4. Under "Workspaces," click on "Macros" under Agent Tools.

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5. Enter a "Macro" name.

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6. Enter a Macro description.

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7. Select who can access and use the macro as a reply to tickets.

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8. Set up actions as required, for example "Ticket Priority" set to "Normal".

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9. Set up a "Comment" as a default reply to use with the "Macro".

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10. Click "Create" to create your "Macro".

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11. Congratulations you have created your "Shipping Cost Inquiry Macro" successfully.

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12. To apply a "Macro" go to the ticket chat and select "Apply Macro".

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13. Select the suitable "Macro" and apply it to the ticket.

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Congratulations! You've learned how to create a macro and use it to answer repetitive support tickets in Zendesk.