Display Msg

Last Updated : May 25, 2023 |

Allows the sending of text messages to digital phones on the local system.

Details

  • Telephone Number: The telephone number takes the format N";T" where:

    • N is the target extension.

    • T is the text message. Note that the "; before the text and the " after the text are required.

  • Default Short Code: No

  • Programmable Button Control: Displ

Example

Below is a sample of the short code setup. When used, the target extension will hear a single ring and then see the message. If the target extension is on a call then may need to scroll the display to a free call appearance in order to see the text message.

  • Telephone Number: N";Visitor in Reception"

  • Feature: Display Msg

  • Short Code: *78*N#

Example: SIP Extension Message Waiting Indicator

You can use the Display Msg short code to turn an extension’s message waiting indicator (MWI) on or off.

  • Telephone Number: The telephone number takes the format N";T" where:

    • N is the target extension.

    • T is the text message. Note that the "; before the text and the " after the text are required.

      • To turn MWI on, the telephone number must be N";Mailbox Msgs=1"

      • To turn MWI off, the telephone number must be N";Mailbox Msgs=0"

  • Default Short Code: No

Example

Below is a sample of the short code setup to turn MWI on. When used, the target extension will receive a message directing it to turn the MWI on.

  • Short Code: *99*N#

  • Feature: Display Msg

  • Telephone Number: N";Mailbox Msgs=1"

Example

Below is a sample of the short code setup to turn MWI off. When used, the target extension will receive a message directing it to turn the MWI off.

  • Short Code: *98*N#

  • Feature: Display Msg

  • Telephone Number: N";Mailbox Msgs=0"