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'''Settings > Administration > Company Messages'''
'''Settings > Administration > Company Messages'''


Messages can be posted to the sidebar, which are visible to all Users. Messages can be formatted using HTML tags, and are displayed for a specified period of time.
Messages can be posted for all Users to see.


{{permissions|Access Control/User Management|manage Company Messages}}
==About {{PAGENAME}}==
Messages can be formatted using HTML tags, and are displayed for a specified period of time.


The most recently sent message is displayed when a user logs in.
;Considerations:
:* Users who are currently logged in will see the message the next time they log in.
:* If two messages are sent, users will see only the last one sent.
{{Tip|Company Messages are good for scheduled downtime, planned outings, or any announcement for which you can give at least 36-hours notice, to ensure that all users have a chance to see it.}}
==Working with {{PAGENAME}}==
{{PermissionRef|Access Control|manage Company Messages}}
===Adding a Company Message===
To add a Company Message:
To add a Company Message:
#Click '''Settings > Administration > Company Messages'''
#Click '''Settings > Administration > Company Messages'''
#Click the [New Message] button, and complete the following information:
#Click the '''[New Message]''' button, and complete the following information:
#;Subject:Description of the message (for user reference only, not displayed in the Company Message)
#;Subject:Description of the message (for user reference only, not displayed in the Company Message)
#;Display Start Date:Display the message beginning from this date
#;Display Start Date:Display the message beginning from this date
#;Display End Date:Display the message until this date
#;Display End Date:Display the message until this date
#;Message Description:Enter the body of the message. Use the toolbar to add rich text (font or style formatting, images or links), or click the HTML checkbox [[File:checkboxicon.gif|link=]] icon to edit raw HTML
#;Message Description:Enter the body of the message. Use the toolbar to add rich text (font or style formatting, images or links), or click the '''[Source]''' button to edit raw HTML.
#In the Conditional Visibility section, complete the following information:
#In the Conditional Visibility section, complete the following information:
#;Limit Visibility to Teams and their Sub Teams:Display the Company Message only to specified Teams and Sub Teams
#;Limit Visibility to Teams and their Sub Teams:Display the Company Message only to specified Teams and Sub Teams
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#Click '''[Save]'''
#Click '''[Save]'''


===Editing a Company Message===
To edit a Company Message:
To edit a Company Message:
#Click '''Settings > Administration > Company Messages'''
#Click '''Settings > Administration > Company Messages'''
#Click the ''Edit'' link next to the desired message
#Click the message you want to change
#Make any necessary changes then click the [Save] button to save your changes
#Click the '''[Edit]''' button
#Make any necessary changes
#Click '''[Save]'''


===Deleting a Company Message===
To delete a Company Message:
To delete a Company Message:
#Click '''Settings > Administration > Company Messages'''
#Click '''Settings > Administration > Company Messages'''
#Click the ''delete'' link next to the desired message
#Click the message you want to delete.
#Click the [OK] button to delete the message
#Click the '''[Delete]''' button.<br>A confirmation dialog appears.
 
#Click '''[OK]''' to delete the message.
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Latest revision as of 00:38, 1 June 2013

Settings > Administration > Company Messages

Messages can be posted for all Users to see.

About Company Messages

Messages can be formatted using HTML tags, and are displayed for a specified period of time.

The most recently sent message is displayed when a user logs in.

Considerations
  • Users who are currently logged in will see the message the next time they log in.
  • If two messages are sent, users will see only the last one sent.

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Tip: Company Messages are good for scheduled downtime, planned outings, or any announcement for which you can give at least 36-hours notice, to ensure that all users have a chance to see it.

Working with Company Messages

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Users that have the Access Control permission can manage Company Messages 

Adding a Company Message

To add a Company Message:

  1. Click Settings > Administration > Company Messages
  2. Click the [New Message] button, and complete the following information:
    Subject
    Description of the message (for user reference only, not displayed in the Company Message)
    Display Start Date
    Display the message beginning from this date
    Display End Date
    Display the message until this date
    Message Description
    Enter the body of the message. Use the toolbar to add rich text (font or style formatting, images or links), or click the [Source] button to edit raw HTML.
  3. In the Conditional Visibility section, complete the following information:
    Limit Visibility to Teams and their Sub Teams
    Display the Company Message only to specified Teams and Sub Teams
    Limit Visibility to Role
    Display the Company Message only to Users in a specified Role
  4. Click [Save]

Editing a Company Message

To edit a Company Message:

  1. Click Settings > Administration > Company Messages
  2. Click the message you want to change
  3. Click the [Edit] button
  4. Make any necessary changes
  5. Click [Save]

Deleting a Company Message

To delete a Company Message:

  1. Click Settings > Administration > Company Messages
  2. Click the message you want to delete.
  3. Click the [Delete] button.
    A confirmation dialog appears.
  4. Click [OK] to delete the message.