How to Add a Text Bot Field in Manychat
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Learn how to create a new text bot field in Manychat to store and manage bot-related data. This guide will walk you through the process of navigating to settings, accessing bot fields, and defining your new text field.
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Here's how to add a text bot field in Manychat
- Navigate to Settings
Begin by clicking on the 'Settings' option located in the left sidebar menu of your Manychat dashboard. This will take you to the general settings page.
- Access Fields
On the settings page, scroll down until you find the 'Automation' section. Within this section, click on 'Fields' to manage both user and bot fields.
- Select Bot Fields
Once on the Fields page, scroll up if necessary to locate the tabs at the top. Click on the 'Bot Fields' tab to switch from User Fields to Bot Fields.
- Create New Bot Field
To add a new bot field, click the '+ New Bot Field' button. This action will open a dialog box where you can configure your new field.
- Define Field Name and Value
In the 'Create New Bot Field' dialog, enter a descriptive name for your bot field in the 'Name' text box. Then, provide an initial value for the field in the 'Value' text box.
- Confirm Creation
After entering the name and value, click the 'Create' button at the bottom of the dialog box. Your new text bot field will now be added and visible in the Bot Fields list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bot Fields are used to store data and set values depending on your bot's actions. They are similar to Custom User Fields but are specifically related to your bot's operations, storing texts, numbers, formulas, dates, and times.
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