How to: Post a TechAnnounce message


Instructions

1) Browse to the TechAnnounce website and click Post an Announcement.

On the left hand side of the screen post an announcement is highlighted to be clicked

2) Review the posting policy, then click Agree and Post an Announcement.

On the next page in the top right corner Agree and Post announcment is highlighted to be clicked

3) Enter all relevant data in the required fields

  • Subject
  • Synopsis (brief description of the announcement, will be visible in the TechAnnounce email)
  • Release Date

The section to provide details is highlighted to be filled out

4) Choose up to three categories by clicking the Category icon.

5) If the announcement is regarding an event, you can click the checkbox next to "Do you want to include details of an event in this?" Enter the following information:

  • Start Time
  • All day event? (checkbox)
  • Ending Time
  • Date
  • Location

If you click to include details, a box shows up and is highlighted to show all categories included to fill out

NOTE: When the announcement goes out, users will have the option of clicking a link to automatically add the event details to their Outlook calendars.

6) Write a detailed description of your announcement, then click Preview.

The box to fill out the detailed description is highlighted and the preview button underneath is highlighted and ready to be clicked

7) If you are ready to submit the posting, click Submit your Announcement on the next screen. If you need to make changes, click Edit your Announcement.

After previewing the announcement submit announcement shows and is ready highlighted to be clicked

Outcome

Your announcement will be submitted and will be included in the TechAnnounce email, pending approval.