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Menu buttons in the chat

Customers find buttons such as “Products & prices” and “Shipping & delivery” and reach their answer with one tap, without typing.

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Overview#

When reply paths are enabled, the main-menu buttons and their icons appear right under the welcome message (after the customer registers, if registration is enabled). Each button does one thing: it opens sub-buttons (with Back and Main menu), shows a fixed reply instantly, opens a link (a price list or a map location) with an Open link button, hands the customer over to a staff member, asks for their name and phone number, starts the appointment booking steps, or limits the AI assistant to one topic — the customer then sees You're asking about: ….

Who can use it
Your business's customers
Where to find it
Chat page → the buttons under the welcome message · set up from the sidebar → Train your assistant → Reply paths

Step by step#

  1. The customer taps one of the buttons.
  2. They continue with the sub-buttons, or type their question on the topic they chose.
  3. They tap Back to go up one level, or Main menu to return to the start.
Menu buttons in the chat — Computer screen
Computer screen · the numbers match the steps
Menu buttons in the chat — Phone screen
Phone screen · the numbers match the steps

Tips#

Good to know#

Frequently asked questions#

Do customers have to use the buttons?

No. They can type their question freely at any time; the buttons are simply a faster route.

Can a button start the appointment booking steps?

Yes. Choose the Book an appointment action in Reply paths if booking is enabled on your plan.

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