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Hello all, how do I map the trigger word to be used as text? I am using a zap to monitor one Slack channel and sending a message to a different channel when certain words or phrases are mentioned. I would like to make the trigger word bold, colored etc to make it easily identifiable, or use it as the Bot Name to act as the ‘title’ to the message. Using + or / does not offer the mention word as an option.

Example: Use ‘to cancel’ to format the Text used in the zap data out message

 

 

 

Hi @Arizonaiscold 

Info about how to format Slack messages: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496025607181-Tips-for-formatting-Slack-messages


Thank you, maybe I am approaching this wrong, but my question is where is the keyword in the message options?

 


@Arizonaiscold 

Screenshot is too tiny to view.


Is this better?

Replication: Use the + next to Bot Name or Message Text field

Expectation: I would like to be able to select the designated keyword only as the Bot Name or either the Text or Raw Text variable. Or it’s own variable

 


@Arizonaiscold 

If you want to set the Bot Name as the Highlight Word, simply type in the static Highlight Word value into the Bot Name input field as the value.

 


How embarrassing, I can’t believe it is that simple, thank you. Is there a way to map it as a dynamic variable?


@Arizonaiscold 

In order to map it as a dynamic variable, it would need to be a variable from a previous Zap step.


OK, thanks very much you have answered my question.


Awesome! So glad Troy was able to help answer your question, @Arizonaiscold! Thanks so much for helping out here, @Troy Tessalone! 🙌

If you need any more help down the road please do pop back into the Community. In the meantime, happy Zapping! 😁⚡️