Display Msg

Last Updated : Aug 30, 2026 |
Prolog information
Resource Id: 9057
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"