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# Text

It's the simplest response type, useful when you need a consistent, unchanging message rather than AI-generated text.

#### Setting up text responses:

1. Enter the exact text to be shown (up to 1000 characters)

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Note: Using exact text responses is faster and completely consistent, but may make interactions feel less natural. Only use in very specific contexts.
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#### Example: Greet the user

<figure><img src="/files/sw7B1dkIFr5o6ytgo2KE" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example of Text node use</p></figcaption></figure>

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Consider adding a follow-up Checkpoint node with a "Wait for user input" option enabled to make sure that the user's response will proceed to the next node (could be an Intent Matcher node in the above example).
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#### Common use cases:

* Legal disclaimers
* Standard greetings
* Error messages
* Instructions
* System notifications

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I**mportant considerations:**

* Messages never vary - same text every time
* Keep content clear and concise
* Update manually when changes needed
* Consider using LLM Response for more natural interactions
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