Sending messages
To start chatting with the patron:
- Enter your reply in the text box. As you write, the patron's chat widget will let them know that you are currently typing.
- Use the Message Patron / Internal Note button to toggle between the type of message to send.
- Message Patron: sends the text you've input to the patron.
- Internal Note: allows you to record a note that is displayed in the chat thread. Notes are visible only to you and are included in the text of the chat transcript.
This above tutorial provides an overview of how to claim and respond to a chat. There are many additional features you can use when responding to chats. To learn more about those. please visit this springshare page and scroll down to the additional features panel. The above website covers the following features and more:
- Inserting emojis
- Sending Files
- Using caned messages
- Adding an internal note
- Search for FAQs from your group
- Request contact info.
- Send appointment link
- Request a screenshare