Templates & quick replies

Answer the common questions in one keystroke

Type “/” to insert a saved quick reply, or send a Meta-approved template with variables filled in — including outside the 24-hour window.

WhatsAppMessengerInstagram

Slash quick replies

Type / and pick hours, prices, delivery times or your payment details.

Approved templates

Marketing, utility and authentication templates with variables.

Outside the window

Reach customers after 24 hours the approved way.

How it works

Templates & quick replies in 3 steps

1Step 1

Type /

A searchable list of quick replies appears above the composer.

2Step 2

Pick & tweak

Insert it, adjust if needed, and send.

3Step 3

Or send a template

Choose a template, fill variables, preview and send.

Consistent answers from every agent

Shared quick replies keep pricing, policies and tone the same across the team.

  • Searchable slash menu
  • Shared across the workspace
  • Edit before sending
Slash quick replies

Type / and pick hours, prices, delivery times or your payment details.

Templates without guesswork

Preview header, body and buttons, fill the variables, and send — with approval status visible.

  • Variable filling with preview
  • Approval notifications
  • Media and button templates
Approved templates

Marketing, utility and authentication templates with variables.

Under the hood

The specifics

Quick replies
Type /

Searchable, shared.

Templates
All categories

Marketing, utility, authentication.

Variables
Filled in the dialog

With live preview.

Messenger
Quick replies

Templates are WhatsApp-only.

Frequently asked questions

Are templates charged?

Meta charges for template messages under its own pricing, billed to your Meta business account.

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