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9.1 Overview tab: greeting and key options

FieldWhat it does
IVR NameThe menu's name, for example the HR team.
Select Audio FileThe greeting callers hear. Choose a file from the Audio Library, or create one with the buttons below.
Choose FileUpload an audio file (for example a WAV recording) from your computer.
Text To SpeechGenerates the greeting from text you type (section 9.2).
Record using micRecord the greeting with your computer's microphone (section 9.3).
Audio previewPlay the selected greeting so you can check it.
Select NumberThe key the caller presses: 0 to 9 or *.
RouteWhere that key sends the caller (see the table below).
Bin iconRemoves that key option.
+ AddAdds another key option.

A key can route the caller to any of the following destinations, grouped in the Route list:

Route categorySends the caller to
USERSA person (their phones ring).
GROUPSA ring group (chapter 8).
IVRSAnother IVR menu, to build sub-menus.
VOICEMAILA voicemail box, to leave a message.
OFFICE HOURSAn office-hours schedule, so the call is handled according to the time of day (chapter 10).

Disabled items are still listed, marked (Disabled); always choose an enabled destination. Click Save to apply your changes, or Cancel to discard them.