DelightChat has built an automation rule engine using which you can automatically reply to customer queries based on keywords or other parameters like within/outside business hours.
With our latest update, you can auto-reply to WhatsApp messages using a rich interactive message.
An interactive message can be of 3 types
- List message - Present a menu of upto 10 options
- Quick replies - Share 3 quick reply buttons
- Media file - Reply back with an image or media file
1- List Message
List message presents your customers with a menu, which they have to tap to see the menu options. Upto 10 menu options can be configured.
You can configure a list message in DelightChat Automation Rules using this setting:
- Action: Auto reply (WhatsApp interactive message)
- Buttons: List Message
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This is how a list message looks in WhatsApp's interface.
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When you click the Menu button, a pop-up will present you with the options.
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Whichever option you select gets sent as a reply in the WhatsApp chat.
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2- Quick Replies
Quick replies is a simpler version of List message. You can only configure max 3 options, and those options are shown in the WhatsApp interface without the user having to tap on a button first.
You can configure quick replies in DelightChat Automation Rules using this setting:
- Action: Auto reply (WhatsApp interactive message)
- Buttons: Quick Reply Buttons
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This is how quick reply buttons look in WhatsApp's interface.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f68a65d0932e3546d41cc61/629f411feb60d7a00adaac35_Screen%20Shot%202022-06-07%20at%205.44.18%20PM.jpeg)
Whichever option you select gets sent as a reply in the WhatsApp chat.
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3- Media File
When you select the Auto-reply (WhatsApp interactive message) option, you can also attach a media file such as an image in your auto response.
Media file is supported under 2 cases
- No buttons
- Quick reply buttons
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Media file is not supported in the case of List Message.
To upload a media file in the auto-reply, click on the [Upload Media] button.
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This is how the reply looks in WhatsApp's interface.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f68a65d0932e3546d41cc61/629f41fba27e1d40dcf305b1_Screen%20Shot%202022-06-07%20at%205.47.58%20PM.jpeg)
What next?
With WhatsApp interactive messages, you can now create WhatsApp chatbot flows using DelightChat. Watch our tutorial video to learn how to build a chatbot experience.