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1.4 KiB
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55 lines
1.4 KiB
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# TALK Keyword
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Sends a message to the user through the current channel.
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## Syntax
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```
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TALK message
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```
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## Parameters
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- `message` - The text to send to the user (string expression)
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## Description
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The `TALK` keyword outputs a message to the user through whatever channel the conversation is happening on (web, voice, WhatsApp, etc.). This is the primary way for the bot to communicate with users.
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## Examples
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### Basic Usage
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```basic
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TALK "Hello! Welcome to our service."
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```
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### With Variables
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```basic
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SET user_name = "John"
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TALK "Hello, " + user_name + "! How can I help you today?"
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```
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### Multi-line Messages
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```basic
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TALK "Here are your options:" + CHR(10) + "1. Check balance" + CHR(10) + "2. Make payment"
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```
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## Usage Notes
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- Messages are sent immediately when the TALK command executes
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- Multiple TALK commands in sequence will send multiple messages
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- The message content can include variables and expressions
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- Special characters and emoji are supported
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- Message length may be limited by the channel (e.g., SMS character limits)
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## Channel Behavior
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Different channels may handle TALK messages differently:
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- **Web**: Messages appear in the chat interface
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- **Voice**: Text is converted to speech
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- **WhatsApp**: Sent as text messages
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- **Email**: Added to email conversation thread
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## Related Keywords
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- `HEAR` - Receive user input
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- `WAIT` - Pause before sending
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- `FORMAT` - Format message content
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