News items allow administrators to highlight key information, and guide user activity directly from the Home dashboard. By combining banner visuals, targeted messaging, and group-based relevance, News items help ensure the right users see timely and actionable content. Use News items to promote training, share important announcements, or direct users to relevant content. News items are created and managed via the Communication page.
When uploading a News Banner image, see the LMS Image Guidelines for recommended image size.
Create a News Item
1.From the main menu Navigate to Communication > News
2.Click + Add.
3.Complete the News Details
a.Name - Title displayed below the banner.
b.Display Sequence - Controls the order of appearance relative to other banners.
c.Banner Graphic - Upload an image (recommended size: 874 x 197 px). See LMS Image Guidelines for recommended image size.
d.Body or Link - Determine the behaviour of the banner when clicked: decide if you'd like the user to navigate to the News area with aligned Body content or to a URL Link.
i.Use Body to display content with the LMS. Use formatting, cc/paste, source code to complete the text users will see.
ii.Use Link to direct users to a URL.
e.Date Effective From & To - Set start and end dates for the display of the banner (optional).
f.Record Status - Set to Active to display the item or Inactive to end the banner display.
4.Click Save.
Target Your Audience
•Use the Relevance settings to control which users see the News item.
•Assign to specific Groups to ensure the message reaches the right audience.
Manage Display Settings
Administrators can control the banner rotation timing through the LMS Settings:
1.Navigate to Settings > 3-dot option > Pages
2.Set the Banner Duration X Seconds to a value equal to or greater than 12.
