# Boards and Announcements

This section displays all active and inactive announcements within the system. It provides three main functions:

- **Reload Button** – Refreshes the list to ensure that the latest announcements are displayed.
- **New Board Button** – Allows users to create a new announcement board or post a new update.
- **View Button** – Opens the selected announcement board to review its details or make necessary edits.

This layout helps users efficiently manage and monitor all announcements in one place.

**Here is the tutorial video on Boards and Announcements.**

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**Follow these Steps to navigate and use Boards and Announcements:**

1. **Click "Communication"**
2. **Click "Announcement"**
3. **Click "Reload Button", it refreshes the list to ensure that the latest announcements are displayed.**
4. **Click "Ok" after the list has been refreshed.**
5. **Click "New Board"**
6. **Go to "Title", you may type in your desired title, or you can also choose from the list available.**
7. **"Test C" was selected (recently used data)**
8. **Click "Save Board"**
9. **After saving the board, you will be redirected to the Boards and Announcement page, where the newly added boad , "Testing C", will be displayed.**

**Please find the link to the Step-By-Step reference guide for Boards and Announcements. [Board and Announcement.png](https://support.ceonesource.com/attachments/17)**

**✅ Tips for Creating Effective Boards and Announcement:**

1. **Ensure Clarity and Brevity**  
    Communicate information clearly and directly. Use concise language and avoid unnecessary details. Bullet points or numbered lists help make content easy to read and understand.
2. **Craft Informative and Engaging Titles**  
    Use titles that accurately reflect the content and capture the reader’s attention.  
    *Example:* Instead of “Update,” use **“Revised Submission Guidelines Effective November 10.”**
3. ****Keep Content Current and Relevant**** Post announcements promptly and remove outdated information. Regular updates help maintain reader engagement and credibility**.**
4. **Organize Information Effectively**  
    Categorize announcements (e.g., *Reminders, Events, Policy Updates*) to help users quickly locate relevant information.
5. **Maintain a Professional and Visual Layout**  
    Incorporate visual elements—such as icons, highlights, or consistent formatting—to improve readability. Ensure that colors, fonts, and alignment follow organizational standards.