WA TemplatesOffice and work messages
Leave, late arrival, hand-over and status updates.
Work messages should state the point and the time. Short, clear and polite is what your manager wants. These templates cover the common situations.
Send leave requests early and in writing, and say who will cover your work.
Good morning ____. I am not feeling well and will not be able to come today. I will keep my phone on for urgent matters.
Hello ____, I need leave on ____ because ____. Please let me know if that is fine.
Good morning ____. I am stuck in traffic and will reach by ____. Sorry for the delay.
Hello team, the report for ____ is ready. Please see the file attached.
Hi ____, as discussed, I will send the draft by ____. Please tell me if the date changes.
Hello ____, I have completed the task. Please review and tell me if anything needs to be changed.
Hi ____, I will be on leave from ____ to ____. ____ will cover my work. Contact me only if urgent.
Hello ____, thank you for the opportunity. I would like to discuss ____ when you have a few minutes.
Using these messages
Tap Copy and paste the message into WhatsApp, or tap "Send on WhatsApp" to open WhatsApp with the message ready. Fill every blank (____) with your own detail before you press send. Change a word or two so that it sounds like you. The guide to short business messages explains the pattern behind them.
Questions people ask
What do the blanks (____) mean?
They show where to type your own detail, such as a name, a date or an amount. Fill every blank before you send.
Can I send the same message to many people?
We advise against bulk sending to people who did not ask. See bulk messages and consent.