# Workflow Action - Reply In Comments

> This Workflow Action is used to respond to a comment with a comment. TABLE OF CONTENTS What Is Reply In Comments? Where To Find This Action Components…

- Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/workflows/communication-workflow-actions/workflow-action-reply-in-comments
- Section: Workflows / Communication Workflow Actions
- Reading time: 2 min
- Images: 3, each explained below

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This Workflow Action is used to respond to a comment with a comment.

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

-   [What Is Reply In Comments?](#what-is-reply-in-comments)
-   [Where To Find This Action](#where-to-find-this-action)
-   [Components](#components)
-   [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions)

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## **What Is Reply In Comments?**

In your Facebook or Instagram account there are comments on your post. Once a workflow has been triggered by one of these comments, you can use this action to reply to that comment with a comment underneath it. You can also like the comment.

Note that the Reply In Comments action must be used with a relevant trigger: [Facebook Comment(s) On A Post](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/workflows/facebook-instagram-events-workflow-triggers/workflow-trigger-facebook-comment-s-on-a-post) or [Instagram Comment(s) On A Post](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/workflows/facebook-instagram-events-workflow-triggers/workflow-trigger-instagram-comment-s-on-a-post).

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## **Where To Find This Action**

Navigate to Automation > Workflow > Workflow Builder > Actions > Communication > Reply In Comments.

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**Where To Find This Action (image 1 of 3)**

This screenshot appears in the "Where To Find This Action" section of "Workflow Action - Reply In Comments". The text alongside this image reads: Navigate to Automation > Workflow > Workflow Builder > Actions > Communication > Reply In Comments. The navigation path used here is Automation > Workflow > Workflow Builder > Actions > Communication > Reply In Comments. Immediately after, the guide continues: The Reply In Comments Action only has two components.

- Path: Automation > Workflow > Workflow Builder > Actions > Communication > Reply In Comments
- Where to go: Navigate to Automation > Workflow > Workflow Builder > Actions > Communication > Reply In Comments.
- Next: The Reply In Comments Action only has two components:

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**Where To Find This Action (image 2 of 3)**

This screenshot appears in the "Where To Find This Action" section of "Workflow Action - Reply In Comments". The text alongside this image reads: Navigate to Automation > Workflow > Workflow Builder > Actions > Communication > Reply In Comments. The navigation path used here is Automation > Workflow > Workflow Builder > Actions > Communication > Reply In Comments. Immediately after, the guide continues: The Reply In Comments Action only has two components.

- Path: Automation > Workflow > Workflow Builder > Actions > Communication > Reply In Comments
- Where to go: Navigate to Automation > Workflow > Workflow Builder > Actions > Communication > Reply In Comments.
- Next: The Reply In Comments Action only has two components:

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## **Components**

The Reply In Comments Action only has two components:

1.  **Comments:** Create up to ten (10) comments to be used randomly. You can manually type a prewritten reply and/or you can use the tag icon to pull in a reply from another source such as a custom value or a previous AI action.
2.  **Like Comments:** Toggle off to not like the comment. Toggle on to like the comment you're replying to.

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**Components (image 3 of 3)**

This screenshot appears in the "Components" section of "Workflow Action - Reply In Comments". The text alongside this image reads: Comments: Create up to ten (10) comments to be used randomly. You can manually type a prewritten reply and/or you can use the tag icon to pull in a reply from another source such as a custom value or a previous AI action. Like Comments: Toggle off to not like the comment. Toggle on to like the…. Immediately after, the guide continues: Q: What trigger(s) do I need to use with the Reply In Comments action?
- What to fill in: Comments: Create up to ten (10) comments to be used randomly. You can manually type a prewritten reply and/or you can use the tag icon to pull in a reply from another source such as a custom value or a previous AI action. Like Comments: Toggle off to not like the comment. Toggle on to like the comment you're replying to.
- Next: Q: What trigger(s) do I need to use with the Reply In Comments action?

Full procedure:

1. Comments: Create up to ten (10) comments to be used randomly. You can manually type a prewritten reply and/or you can use the tag icon to pull in a reply from another source such as a custom value or a previous AI action.
2. Like Comments: Toggle off to not like the comment. Toggle on to like the comment you're replying to.

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## **Frequently Asked Questions**

**Q: What trigger(s) do I need to use with the Reply In Comments action?**

A: You should use the Facebook Comment(s) On A Post and Instagram Comment(s) On A Post triggers so that the action knows what comment to reply to.

**Q: Can I use the Reply In Comments action to like a comment?**

A: Yes, the Reply In Comments action has a toggle to turn on/off liking the comment being replied to.

**Q: Can I use the Reply In Comments action with AI?**

A: Yes, if you have an AI action before it, you can use the response from that action in Reply In Comments.

**Q: Can I assign particular replies to particular comments?**

A: No, the Reply In Comments action chooses randomly from the provided replies. If you want tailored replies you can use an AI action before it or use an If/Else branch, or you could use different comment triggers with different criteria in different workflows.

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