# Creating Public Responses

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Creating Public Responses - 60 second video tutorial
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A Public Response can be created by use of the [Public API Builder tool](https://docs.workersforlabview.io/workers-tools/workers-tools-menu/public-api-builder). This tool (shown below) can be found from the [Workers tools menu](https://docs.workersforlabview.io/workers-tools/workers-tools-menu) or activated from the [Create MHL Case tool](https://docs.workersforlabview.io/workers-tools/quickdrop-shortcuts/create-mhl-case-tool-ctrl+9).&#x20;

Step 1: Select the Worker or Worker base class that you want to create the Public Response for.

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Step 2: In the **Responses** tab, select **Create new Response**. This will open up the window shown below.

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Step 3:  Fields to fill out when you create a Public Response include the following:

### Response Name

Provide a name for the purpose of the Response message. This name will also be used by both the Public Response VIs and typedef filenames.

### Icon Text

Text that will be written on the Public Response VIs and typedef icons, to help users to understand the purpose of the Public Response message.

### Response VI Description

Provide a description that describes the purpose of the Response message. This description is written to the Public Response VI description.