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Save canned replies

Save common messages so your team can send them quickly in the inbox.

Updated October 5, 2026

Canned replies are pre-written messages. Your team can insert them with a shortcut to save time.

Canned replies screen
Canned replies screen

Steps

  1. Go to Settings at the bottom of the left icon rail.
  2. Select Canned replies.
  3. Click Add canned reply.
  4. Enter a Title for the message.
  5. Set a Shortcut to type in the inbox.
  6. Write the Body of the message.
  7. Click Add canned reply to save.
  8. To change a reply, click Edit.
  9. To remove one, click Delete canned reply.

Good to know

  • Your team opens these with the "/" key in the inbox composer.
  • Shortcuts make it fast to find the right message.
  • You can update replies as your business changes.
  • These are shared across your whole team.
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