How to add a news item

The News area is where you can add news stories to the system for users to read. News items can be split into section.

Adding a news item:

From the main menu select Communications 4 News Manager 4 Add News.
The Add News Story page will display.
From the Select Section listbox, select an existing section to put the news story in. You can also create a new section if there isn't a suitable one by selecting the Create New Section radio button, then entering the name for it in the Create New Section field that will appear.
Enter the title for the story in the Header field.
Enter a brief overview of the story in the Leader field.
If you want an image to display with the story enter the file location in the Leader Image field.
Select how you want the link to the story displayed on the user page in the Display Format listbox.
Enter the text for the story in the Body area. Use the buttons on the Formatting toolbar to create the look you want.
Select the date you want the story to go live in the Publish Date fields.
Select the date when the story comes off the current news page in the Expiry Date fields.
If you want to maintain an archive of news stories ensure the Archive on Expiry radio button is selected. If you want the story deleted from the system when it expires select Delete on Expiry.
Select who the story is applicable to in the Target Audience listbox, or leave as 'All' if you want the story available to all users of the system.
Select a Priority. This determines the order of news items on the home page, with 'High' priority items at the top.
Click Add.
A message will display telling you the story has been added to the system.