💬 Canned Responses
Canned responses are pre-written reply templates that save time when responding to common enquiries. Use them for frequently asked questions, standard replies, and consistent messaging.
What Are Canned Responses?
Instead of typing the same response repeatedly, create a template once and insert it with a click:
- Pricing enquiries - Standard pricing information
- Turnaround times - How long repairs typically take
- Booking instructions - How to drop off a device
- Warranty information - What's covered
Creating a Canned Response
- Go to Settings → Canned Responses
- Click Add Response
- Fill in:
- Title - A short name for the response (e.g., "Screen Repair Pricing")
- Content - The full response text
- Category (optional) - Group related responses
- Click Save
Using Variables
Make responses dynamic with variables that auto-fill:
Hi {{customer_name}},
Thank you for your enquiry about {{device_brand}} {{device_model}} repair.
Our estimated turnaround is 2-3 working days. Please drop off your device at:
{{location_address}}
Best regards,
{{user_name}}
{{company_name}}
Available Variables
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
{{customer_name}} | Customer's full name |
{{device_brand}} | Device brand (e.g., Apple) |
{{device_model}} | Device model (e.g., iPhone 15) |
{{order_reference}} | Order reference number |
{{location_address}} | Location address |
{{company_name}} | Your company name |
{{user_name}} | Your name (staff member) |
Using a Canned Response
When Replying to a Ticket
- Open the ticket
- Click the Templates button (or press
/) - Search or browse for your response
- Click to insert
- Edit if needed
- Send
Keyboard Shortcut
Type / in the reply box to open the canned response picker.
Organizing Responses
Categories
Group responses by category:
- General - Common questions
- Pricing - Cost-related responses
- Technical - Repair-specific information
- Policy - Terms, warranty, etc.
Search
With many responses, use the search to find the right one quickly:
- Search by title
- Search by content keywords
- Filter by category
Best Practices
✅ Do
- Keep responses conversational and friendly
- Use variables for personalization
- Review and update responses regularly
- Create category-specific responses
❌ Don't
- Make responses too long
- Use jargon customers won't understand
- Forget to personalize before sending
- Create duplicates
Sharing Responses
Canned responses are shared across your team. Any team member can:
- Use existing responses
- Create new responses (if permitted)
- Edit responses
Next Steps
- Workflows - Automate responses with workflows
- Creating Tickets - Back to ticket management