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# Add/Use a Canned Response

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When creating a canned response, be aware that it impacts all agents' accounts. Any new responses will be visible to all and can be used by any agent within the organization. 
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### Add a New Canned Response

1. Click the **Settings** icon in the Live Agent Engine Dashboard.
2. Select the **Add Canned Response** button in the top-right corner.

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3. Using the table below for guidance, add your short code and content to the respective fields.

| Field Name | Description                                                                                                                 |
| ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Short Code | Enter a short code - minimum length of 2 characters. Shortcodes need to be unique. You cannot use the same shortcode twice. |
| Content    | Type in the message you want to send when the shortcode is entered on the chat.                                             |

4. Once you enter the details, click on the **Submit** button. If the request is successful, a message "Canned Response added successfully" will be displayed.

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### Use Canned Responses <a href="#use-a-canned-response-in-a-conversation" id="use-a-canned-response-in-a-conversation"></a>

1. While you chat with a customer, enter `/` followed by the shortcode in the text container or select from the shortcode list when it pops open.
2. Make any additional updates to the response before hitting send.

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