This user guide will show you how to create and use the Announcement Templates function. To learn how to create announcement templates, please review the How to Create Announcement Templates guide.
To view a video demonstration of this feature, please review the Announcements - Adding & Updating Templates Video Guide.
How to Use Announcement Template
1. Go to the Announcements tab on the left hand menu.
2. Click on the Create New Announcement tab in the top right hand-side of this page.
3. Click on " Pick from our templates" tab.
4. Scroll through all the templates and select which template you would like to use.
5. Once you found your template: click use this template
Follow the steps below on how to customize your announcement template:
1) Select how you would like to send this announcement with the options available.
2) Create a title for your announcement.
3) Fill in the details. Ensure you replace the bracketed text with the relevant details.
4) Select an Expiry date when you would like this announcement to expire.
5) Select whether you wish to post your announcement now or later: if you select Later, select the date and time to schedule the post.
6) Attach any relevant files to upload if required.
7) Select whether you would like to save the file you have attached in File Library.
8) Select whether you would like a specified group or units to receive this announcement or both.
9) If you choose Groups, select the groups that you would like the announcement to be delivered to. You can review the recipient list to see the names of those receiving this announcement.
10) Agree to the terms of the disclaimer and click on the Post Announcement tab.
If you require a paper delivery report, select the Download Mailing Label Report or Download Door to Door Report to download a copy of the information. Click Continue to return to the Announcements page.