Announcing audio playback in messaging conversations

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</table></figure><p><span style="color: #464646;">We’re excited to introduce an embedded audio player directly within Agent Workspace. This new feature allows agents to play audio messages without downloading files externally, providing a smoother and faster support experience.</span></p><p>This article includes these sections:</p><ul>
<li data-list-item-id="ec0092de12644dbb7d79fc3fd6faa75a9"><a href="#h_01K39FKN2ZKQS92V5424YQV505">What is changing?</a></li>
<li data-list-item-id="edd5988fe4ea23c57a3056a76045b8b04"><a href="#h_01K3A7DY1MGYWC5Z9FE5WEZMD9">Why is Zendesk making this change?</a></li>
<li data-list-item-id="e6700d6177f9b849842edca15c2c5f268"><a href="#h_01K3A7FEPQBH8P3JPGKNBZRT8C">What do I need to do?</a></li>
</ul><h2 id="h_01K39FKN2ZKQS92V5424YQV505">What is changing?</h2><p>Instead of downloading and opening audio files separately, agents can now listen to customer audio messages right inside their Zendesk interface with a simple play button. This improves workflow efficiency and reduces response time.</p><figure class="wysiwyg-image"><img class="wysiwyg-image img-screenshot" src="https://zen-marketing-documentation.s3.amazonaws.com/docs/en/audio_comment_WA.png" width="500"></figure><h2 id="h_01K3A7DY1MGYWC5Z9FE5WEZMD9">Why is Zendesk making this change?</h2><p>We want to help agents provide faster, more accessible support. Many customers communicate using audio, especially those who rely on voice due to literacy or accessibility needs. This change enhances the ability to serve these customers effectively, improving satisfaction and productivity.</p><h2 id="h_01K3A7FEPQBH8P3JPGKNBZRT8C">What do I need to do?</h2><p>No action is required on your part to enable this feature. It will be automatically available in your agent workspace soon. Just look for the new play button next to audio messages and enjoy the simpler way to listen and assist. See <a href="https://support.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/10570348941082" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Playing back audio comments in messaging conversations</a>.</p><p>If you have feedback or questions related to this announcement, visit our <a href="https://community.zendesk.com/ideas?_gl=1*orahao*_ga*MTgxODUyOTUyNy4xNzc1NTc4NzIy*_ga_0G6FC9CS2V*czE3NzY3ODczMzQkbzU0JGcxJHQxNzc2Nzg5MzMzJGo0MyRsMCRoMA.." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Community forum </a> where we collect and manage customer product feedback. For general assistance with your Zendesk products, contact <a href="https://support.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408843597850" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zendesk Customer Support</a>.<br><br> </p>