Create or Edit an Announcement

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Create or Edit an Announcement

To create an announcement:

Select the page where the announcement will display from the Page drop-down list.
Select the display language for the announcement from the Language drop-down list.
If the item does not require approval, clear the Require Approval? checkbox.
In the Title field, type a title for the announcement or notification.
Select a start date for the announcement.
Type a start time for the announcement.
Select an expiration date for the announcement.
Select the announcement priority.
Type the text of the message in the space provided and format as desired.
Note: To insert a hyperlink within your announcement text, use the following format: [LINK URL|LINK DISPLAY NAME], for example: Please visit the [http://www.nissanusa.com|Nissan USA] Web site.
To upload an image for the announcement, click the Choose Image button.
Note: The recommended image size is 375 pixels in width by 200 pixels in height.
Note: To remove the uploaded image file, click the Clear Uploaded Image button.
Click the Preview link to view the announcement, if desired.
Note: To view the full announcement text, click the More link.
Note: To close the announcement preview window, click the Close link.
Select recipients for the announcement.
Note: Click here for more information on selecting recipients.
Click the Save button to save your changes, or click the Cancel button to close without saving.
Note: A confirmation message appears.
Click the Yes button to confirm, or click the No button to close the window without confirming.

Create or Edit an Announcement

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Click the Preview link at any time to see the announcement as it will appear to users. Click the Close button to close the preview window and return to the Create Announcements page.

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Time in Fred is written in the 24-hour notation, where HH (00 to 23) is the number of full hours that have passed since midnight.

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The recommended image size is 375 pixels wide by 200 pixels tall. All images must be of the .gif, .jpg, or .png file format.

Create or Edit an Announcement

Format

Create or Edit an Announcement

To create an announcement:

Select the page where the announcement will display from the Page drop-down list.
Select the display language for the announcement from the Language drop-down list.
If the item does not require approval, clear the Require Approval? checkbox.
In the Title field, type a title for the announcement or notification.
Select a start date for the announcement.
Type a start time for the announcement.
Select an expiration date for the announcement.
Select the announcement priority.
Type the text of the message in the space provided and format as desired.
Note: To insert a hyperlink within your announcement text, use the following format: [LINK URL|LINK DISPLAY NAME], for example: Please visit the [http://www.nissanusa.com|Nissan USA] Web site.
To upload an image for the announcement, click the Choose Image button.
Note: The recommended image size is 375 pixels in width by 200 pixels in height.
Note: To remove the uploaded image file, click the Clear Uploaded Image button.
Click the Preview link to view the announcement, if desired.
Note: To view the full announcement text, click the More link.
Note: To close the announcement preview window, click the Close link.
Select recipients for the announcement.
Note: Click here for more information on selecting recipients.
Click the Save button to save your changes, or click the Cancel button to close without saving.
Note: A confirmation message appears.
Click the Yes button to confirm, or click the No button to close the window without confirming.

Tip

Click the Preview link at any time to see the announcement as it will appear to users. Click the Close button to close the preview window and return to the Create Announcements page.

Tip

Time in Fred is written in the 24-hour notation, where HH (00 to 23) is the number of full hours that have passed since midnight.

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The recommended image size is 375 pixels wide by 200 pixels tall. All images must be of the .gif, .jpg, or .png file format.

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To create or edit an announcement:

Select the page where the announcement will display from the Page drop-down list.

From the Language drop-down list, select the display language for the announcement.
Note: Announcements will display in English by default.

If the item does not require approval, clear the Require Approval? checkbox.

In the Title field, type a title for the announcement or notification.
Note: The announcement title is limited to 50 characters.
Note: If the announcement is for a particular region, include the region name in the title or announcement text.

Click in the Scheduled Date field, and then use the calendar to select the desired date.

If the announcement or notification must display at or after a specific time, in the Scheduled Time field, type the scheduled start time in HH:MM format.
Note: Time in Fred is written in the 24-hour notation, where HH (00 to 23) is the number of full hours that have passed since midnight.

Click in the Expiration Date field, and then use the calendar to select the desired date.

Select the announcement priority.
Note: Items with the highest priority display in the primary viewing area of the home or landing page specified in the settings. Additional items display in the Other News section of the home or landing page specified.

Type the text of the message in the space provided.
Note: To insert a hyperlink within your announcement text, use the following format: [LINK URL|LINK DISPLAY NAME], for example: Please visit the [http://www.nissanusa.com|Nissan USA] Web site.

Click the Choose Image button to upload an image for the announcement, if desired. See the Upload Images section below for additional information.
Note: To remove the uploaded image file, click the Clear Uploaded Image button.

Click the Preview link at any time to see the announcement as it will appear to users, and then click the Close button to close the preview window and return to the Create Announcements page.
Note: To view the full announcement text, click the More link.

Click the Choose PDF button to upload a PDF document for the announcement, if desired.
Note: To remove the uploaded image file, click the Clear Uploaded PDF button.

Select recipients for the announcement.

Click the Save button to save your changes, or click the Cancel button to close without saving.
Note: A confirmation message appears.

Click the Yes button to confirm, or click the No button to close the window without confirming.
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All images must be of the .gif, .jpg, or .png file format.