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What is Message Templates?

Message templates are pre-written responses you can quickly insert into conversations. They're especially useful for common questions, greetings, or standard information you share frequently. Templates save time and ensure consistent messaging, but good ones still feel personal and can be customized before sending.

Why Message Templates Matters

Respond faster to common questions
Maintain consistent tone and accuracy
Reduce typing fatigue for frequently sent messages
Onboard new team members with proven messaging

Real-World Examples

A 'shipping times' template that answers the most common customer question

A greeting template that welcomes new customers with your brand voice

How messagehq Helps with Message Templates

MessageHQ lets you create, organize, and quickly insert message templates with keyboard shortcuts. Templates support variables so 'Hello {{name}}' becomes 'Hello Sarah' automatically. Share templates across your team so everyone has access to your best messaging.

Related Terms

Canned Responses

Canned responses (also called saved replies or templates) are pre-written message templates you can quickly insert when responding to common questions. They save time, ensure consistency, and help maintain quality even when responding quickly. Good canned responses feel natural, not robotic.