docs/guides/agent/agent_component_reference/message.mdx

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# Message component

A component that sends out a static message.

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A **Message** component sends out a static message. If multiple messages are supplied, it randomly selects one to send.

## Configurations

### Messages

The message to send out. 

Click **+ Add message** to add message options. When multiple messages are supplied, the **Message** component randomly selects one to send.

## Examples

Explore our customer service agent template, where the **Message** component (component ID: **What else?**) randomly sends out a message to the user interface if the user inputs is related to personal contact information:

1. Click the **Agent** tab at the top center of the page to access the **Agent** page.
2. Click **+ Create agent** on the top right of the page to open the **agent template** page.
3. On the **agent template** page, hover over the **Customer service** card and click **Use this template**.
4. Name your new agent and click **OK** to enter the workflow editor.
5. Click on the **Message** component to display its **Configuration** window.