Create an Announcement on the Feed
Summary
Announcements are used to share important updates with selected teams. They can include a title, message, and an optional expiry date. Only users with the right permission can create announcements.
In this article
- Before you begin
- Step 1: Open the Feed
- Step 2: Create your announcement
- Step 3: Publish and notify
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Before you begin
- You must have Feed and Announcement permissions
- Audience selection is required before posting
- Expiry date is optional, but when set, the announcement is auto-removed on that date
Step 1. Open the Feed
- Go to the User Dashboard
- Find the Feed widget
- Click the Announcement tab
- A Create New Announcement panel will open
Step 2.Create your announcement
- Select an audience from the dropdown (choose a department)
- Enter the Announcement Title (required)
- Add your message in the description box
- (Optional) Set an Expiration Date if you want the announcement to be automatically removed
Step 3. Publish and notify
- Review your content and expiry date
- Click Publish
- The announcement will be shown in the Feed for the selected audience
- All relevant users will receive an email notification
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Is the expiration date required?
No, but if you set one, the announcement will be removed automatically on that date.
2 .Who receives the announcement?
Only users in the department(s) selected under the audience dropdown.
3. Can I post without a title?
No, the title field is required to publish an announcement.
4. Will users be notified?
Yes, users in the selected audience receive an email notification immediately after posting.
5. Can I edit or delete the announcement later?
Only if you have the required permission. Otherwise, the announcement will remain until removed or it expires.