Sending messages
Send a WhatsApp message
Send a WhatsApp message
Sends text.Example:
Hi {wa_name|there}! Thanks for your message.Choice list
Choice list
A list of up to 10 choices to pick from. The choice someone tapped is in
{wa_choice_title}.Photo, video or file
Photo, video or file
Sends a picture, a video or a document.
Location
Location
Sends a pin on the map, like where your shop is.
Reaction
Reaction
Reacts to the customer’s message with an emoji.
Approved template
Approved template
Sends a template that Meta approved first. This is the only way to message someone after the 24-hour window. See the 24-hour rule.
Mark as read
Mark as read
Shows blue ticks on the customer’s message.
Talking to other apps and people
Send to an app
Send to an app
Sends the chat’s details, plus any fields you choose, to Zapier, Make or any web address. The app’s answer comes back as
{app_reply}.Example: send a new enquiry to Zapier, then reply Thanks! Your ticket is {app_reply}.Add a row to Google Sheets
Add a row to Google Sheets
Adds a new row to your Google Sheet every time it runs.
Columns are matched by their heading. Missing headings are added for you. See Apps and services to set it up.
Hand over to a person
Hand over to a person
Stops the bot for this chat and puts it in your Inbox for a human to answer. See The Inbox.
Web request
Web request
Sends a request to any web address. For people who know a bit about websites. See Web requests.
Blocks shared with Discord
These work the same way as in the Discord builders:Some things are not built yet for WhatsApp: contacts, catalogues and order messages.
