# Reply to Message

**Introduction** 

This step enables the bot to reply directly to a specific message within a guild's channel or private channel (custom bots).

**Configuration**

1. **Reply To**: Choose the message to which the bot will reply. This is a required field.
2. **Message**:
   1. **Content**: Input the content of the message. The message must be at least 1 character and can be up to the maximum length allowed by Discord. Supports multiline text. This is a required field.
   2. **Embeds**:
      1. **Title**: Set the title of the embed. Length must be between 1 and the maximum title length allowed by Discord. Supports multiline text.
      2. **URL**: (Optional) A URL to be associated with the title.
      3. **Description**: (Optional) Detailed description for the embed. Maximum length allowed by Discord. Supports multiline text.
      4. **Color**: (Optional) Choose a color for the embed.
      5. **Author**: (Optional) Include author information with optional name, URL, and icon URL.
      6. **Thumbnail URL**: (Optional) URL of the thumbnail image to be displayed in the embed.
      7. **Image URL**: (Optional) URL of the image to be included in the embed.
      8. **Timestamp**: (Optional) Add a timestamp to the embed.
      9. **Footer**: (Optional) Include footer text and an optional icon URL.
      10. **Fields**: (Optional) Add up to 25 fields, each with a name, value, and option to display inline.
   3. **Attachments**: A list of files to be attached to the message. Each attachment can have a description.
   4. **Action Rows**: A list of action rows for adding interactive components to the message. These can include:
      1. **Buttons**: List of buttons with customizable styles, URLs, labels, and emojis.
         1. **Style**: Determines the appearance of the button. Options include:
            1. **Primary**: A blue button, typically used for primary actions.
            2. **Secondary**: A grey button, used for secondary actions.
            3. **Success**: A green button, indicating a successful action or positive choice.
            4. **Danger**: A red button, often used for actions that could have negative consequences, such as deletions.
            5. **Link**: A button that opens a URL. This style requires the `url` parameter.
         2. **ID**: A unique identifier for the button (automatically generated).
         3. **URL**: The web address that the button will open when clicked. This parameter is only applicable and required if the button style is `Link`. It provides a way to direct users to external resources directly from the button click.
         4. **Label**: The text displayed on the button. This is a required field, as it informs users of the button's purpose or action. The label should be concise and clear.
         5. **Emoji**: An optional emoji that can be displayed on the button, adding visual interest or further context to the button's function.
      2. **Select Menu**: A dropdown menu for selecting options, which can be of types like text, user, role, or channel. Each select menu includes:
         * **ID**: A unique identifier for the select menu (automatically generated).
         * **Label**: A descriptive label for the select menu.
         * **Options**: A list of selectable options within the menu.
         * **Placeholder**: Text displayed when no option is selected. Optional.
         * **Disabled**: Whether the select menu is interactive or disabled.

**Usage** 

Ideal for automated responses, engaging in conversations, providing information, or acknowledging messages within a channel.

**Permissions**

* Requires both "View Channel" and "Send Messages" permissions to reply to messages in a channel.


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