Announcements Tool

Add the Announcements Tool to a Page 

1. Click Add Content.
2. Select the Right tab in the Tool Menu.
3. Locate the Announcements Tool under Community.
4. Click and drag the tool to the Main or Right Panel of the page. 
5. The Announcements Properties screen will appear.
   
   1. Select Announcements Categories: All Categories or Selected Categories. 
   2.  Select Display RSS Graphic: Yes or No.
   3. Type an RSS Title for This Feed. (If no title is selected, the page title will be used.)
   4. Select Display Expandable Content: Yes or No. (Select expandable content for multiple long announcements to make it easier for users to browse.)
   5. Type an optional custom message in the If no announcements are found, display this text field.
6. Click Save(or Cancel to discard your changes).
7. Type a heading in the Add Header field. 
8. The tool defaults to Active status. (Click to select Inactive if you want to publish the content at a later date.)
   • If Active, the tool will be accessible. 
   • If Inactive, the tool will not be accessible or visible on the page.
9. Click Done(or delete the entire tool by clicking Delete in the Announcements toolbar).

To make any needed edits, simply click into the tool. Click Options to edit Announcements Properties.

Schedule An Access Status Change     

You can schedule a tool to become Active or Inactive on a specific date. 

1. Click into the tool.
2. Click Schedule in the Announcements toolbar.
3. Select a Date for the status change.
4. Select a New Access Status.
   • If Active, the tool will be accessible. 
   • If Inactive, the tool will not be accessible or visible on the page.
5. Type your email address(es) in the Notify Email Address(es) field if you want to be notified of the status change.
6. Click Save(or Cancel to discard your changes).

If you have any questions or need help, send us a note at communitysupport@factsmgt.com!