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Text messages are the simplest WhatsApp message type. They support basic formatting and links.

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Send a Text Message

const result = await zavu.messages.send({
  to: "+14155551234",
  text: "Hello from Zavu!",
  channel: "whatsapp",
});

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Text Formatting

WhatsApp supports basic formatting in text messages:
FormatSyntaxExample
Bold*text*Hello
Italic_text_Hello
Strikethrough~text~Hello
Monospace`text`Hello

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Example with Formatting

{
  "to": "+14155551234",
  "text": "Your order *#12345* is _confirmed_.\n\nTotal: `$99.99`",
  "channel": "whatsapp"
}

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Specifications

PropertyRequirement
Max length4096 characters
LinksAuto-detected and clickable
EmojiFully supported
Line breaksUse \n

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Use Cases

  • Order confirmations
  • Appointment reminders
  • Account notifications
  • Two-factor authentication codes
  • General customer communication