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How to use parameters while drafting WhatsApp Template Message?

Check out the correct use of Parameters to draft template messages in Messegy.

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Parameters are brackets within which you need to keep your WhatsApp Template Message & sample message before submitting the message to WhatsApp for approval.Here's how to use parameters while drafting WhatsApp Template Message 👇

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Go to Template Message Section & click 'New

First, create a new WhatsApp Template message by clicking 'New' in the manage section.​

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Name the Canned Message (Required).jpg

Parameters in Template Format

Check out our complete WhatsApp Template Message Guide to know how to fill Template Label, Type, Category & Language.In Template Format, you need to add the format of your WhatsApp Template Message as shown in the image on the right. There are 2 rules for using parameters while drafting Template Format.Make sure to use variable parameters and that they have the correct number of curly brackets (i.e., there need to be 2 brackets on the left and 2 on the right of the variable)Make sure the parameters (e.g., {{1}}) contains some textFor example:​Correct Format:Hello {{1}}​​Wrong Format:Hello{{1}}{{2}}

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Parameters in Sample Message

In Sample Message, you need to copy-paste the same WhatsApp Template message as in Template Format.The only difference is that instead of curly brackets, you need to use "[]" square brackets. Also, instead of the number (1), you must add a sample value i.e. name.Similarly, if there's another bracket, you must add a solid figure, instead of a variable in Sample Message.Don't worry, the parameters won't appear when your Broadcast goes live.

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Parameters in Sample Message.jpg

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