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Using Filters and Bulk Actions in Conversations

Use Filters and Bulk Actions in Conversations to quickly organize, prioritize, and manage up to 100 conversations at once.

Updated over 2 months ago

Who This Is For / When to Use

This article is for users who manage multiple conversations daily and need faster ways to organize, sort, and take action in the Conversations inbox.

Use this when you need to:

  • Manage large volumes of conversations efficiently

  • Find specific conversations using filters

  • Apply actions to multiple conversations at the same time


What Are Bulk Actions

Bulk Actions allow you to perform the same action on multiple conversations at once.

Bulk actions are limited to 100 conversations per action.

Available bulk actions:

  • Mark as Read

  • Mark as Unread

  • Add Star

  • Remove Star

  • Delete


How to Use Bulk Actions

  1. Open Conversations from the left navigation.

  2. Select individual conversations using the checkbox next to each contact, or select all loaded conversations.

  3. Once conversations are selected, the bulk action bar appears.

  1. Choose the action you want to apply.

  1. The selected action is applied to all chosen conversations.


Bulk Action Limits

  • You can apply bulk actions to up to 100 conversations at a time.

  • To act on more conversations, use Load More to load additional conversations and repeat the process in batches.


What Are Filters

Filters help you narrow down conversations based on specific criteria so you can focus on what matters most.

Filters work together with sorting and bulk actions.


Using Quick Filters

Quick Filters provide preset options for common use cases.

You can filter conversations by:

  • Assigned

  • Last Message Direction

  • Last Outbound Message Type

  • Last Message Channel

  • Unassigned conversations

To apply a quick filter:

  1. Open Conversations.

  2. Click the Filter icon.

  3. Choose a filter type and value.


Using Custom Filters

Custom Filters allow you to build more specific views by combining multiple conditions.

Use custom filters when you need to:

  • Create a tailored workflow

  • Locate high-priority conversations

  • Identify specific lead or message conditions

Custom filters can be saved and reused.


Sorting Conversations

Sorting controls the order in which conversations appear.

Available sorting options include:

  • Latest – All Messages

  • Oldest – All Messages

  • Latest – Manual Messages

  • Oldest – Manual Messages

  • Engagement Score (High to Low)

  • Longest SLA Overdue

  • Next SLA Target


How Filters and Sorting Work Together

Filters and sorting are applied together.

This means:

  • Sorting respects any active filters

  • Filtered conversations are ordered based on the selected sort option

Example: If you filter by Assigned = Unassigned and sort by Oldest, only unassigned conversations will appear, ordered from oldest to newest.


Benefits of Using Filters and Bulk Actions

  • Efficiency: Manage multiple conversations in a few clicks

  • Organization: Keep your inbox structured and focused

  • Flexibility: Customize views to match your workflow

  • Collaboration: Quickly identify conversations that need assignment or follow-up


FAQ

How many conversations can I apply bulk actions to at once?

You can apply bulk actions to up to 100 conversations at a time. Use the Load More option to include additional conversations in batches.

What actions are available using bulk actions?

You can mark conversations as read or unread, add or remove stars, and delete conversations.

How can I filter conversations to view specific messages?

Use Quick Filters to filter by Assigned, Last Message Direction, Last Outbound Message Type, Last Message Channel, or Unassigned status.

Does sorting by oldest or latest affect my applied filters?

Yes. Sorting works together with your applied filters, so only filtered conversations are sorted.

Can I apply bulk actions to conversations across multiple pages?

Yes. Load more conversations until you reach the 100-conversation limit, then apply bulk actions in batches.

Can I customize filters to meet my specific needs?

Yes. Custom Filters allow you to combine multiple conditions to create tailored conversation views.

Can I filter conversations that are not assigned to anyone?

Yes. Use the Assigned quick filter and select Unassigned to find conversations that do not have an owner.

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