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Access the functionality via "Announcements" and the “Engagement” module and then "Announcements" which is found via the black charcoal navigational bar on the left-hand side of the platform.
At the bottom of the page, click "Create Announcement" which will open up the following page of "Create Announcement"
Complete the following details for your Announcements:
Name
The name of the Announcement
Summary
Provide a summary of the Announcement, shown on the index page
URL Slug
Enter a URL for the item (i.e. a page name will become a-page-name). This cannot be changed after creation'
Announcement Categories (if this has been setup)
Add Section
Select your Section Type
Populate the section
Add a Featured Image
This will show as a the Index Image within the Announcements / Home Page
Choose Event (if applicable)
Featured
Announcement Status
Featured - Choose whether to Feature the Announcement on the Home Page
Status
- Select Enabled or Disabled
(Gives you the opportunity to create Announcements in advance, ready to switch on later if you like)
Add Section
Select your Section Type
Populate the section
Add a Featured Image
This will show as a the Index Image within the Announcements / Home Page
Once complete, you can now submit your new Announcement.
If you have set this up to be Featured, you will need to ensure the Home Page Section is enabled, see "How To: Home Page Sections" for further instructions.
If you require a Menu Icon for your Announcements, you can create this via "Event Options". See "How To: Menus" for further instructions around how to create these.
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Announcements are highly configurable, allowing the inclusion of Page Sections, exactly like a custom Custom Page. These various Page sections can allow for a combination of text, images, videos, and embedded content to provide a rich experience.
Announcements can be categorised using Announcement Categories to provide additional grouping and segmentation of the Announcements.
Announcement Categories
Overview
Announcement Categories are identical in function to Content Management Systems. An Announcement can be linked to one or more Categories. Each Category has an Index page, allowing Admin Users to provide direct access to Announcements in a specific category.
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Announcements Categories can be configured (in the 'Announcement Categories” tab on top of the screen) with a name & description shown in the Announcement Category Index Page above all Announcements. The status can also be disabled as required.
Pre-Requisites
Key Items & Recommendations
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