Create a SharePoint Announcement

Many pages will have the Announcements Web Part as a default element or it can be added. Some page types, e.g., Wiki pages, cannot include an Announcements Web Part.

To create an announcement in SharePoint, perform the following steps:

  1. Log into your SharePoint site, e.g., yourdomain.sharesrvr.com.
  2. Navigate to the page where you want to post an announcement.
  3. At the bottom of the Announcements Web Part, click the Add new announcement link.
     
    Add new announcement link highlighted.
  4. In the Title box, enter a descriptive title.
  5. In the Body box, type the details of the announcement.
     
    In Internet Explorer, you can format the text of your announcement by using the formatting buttons above the Body box. You can attach files to the announcement by clicking the Attach File button on the toolbar.
  6. To select an expiration date for the announcement, click the Date Picker icon to the right of the Expires box.
  7. Click the OK button.
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