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Assistant attendant
An assistant attendant provides call coverage for one or more extensions in the system. You can set up an assistant attendant to monitor incoming calls to specific extensions. Set up an assistant attendant if an employee wants an assistant attendant, such as an administrative assistant, to answer their calls.
Setting up an assistant attendant
1On the Tools menu, click Options.
The Options dialog box appears with the Options tab displayed.
2In the My extension box, type the assistant attendant’s extension.
3Click the OK button.
Attendant Console User Guide