Overview 

The Message feature allows you to add messages to Agenda Items (viewable within the Item Timeline) and tag/notify specific users if desired. Tagged users will receive a notification via email. This article will show you how to add a Message within Item Comments.   

Instructions

1. Navigate to the Meetings module
   
2. Select the Agenda containing the item
   
3. Select an Item
   
4. Select View and choose Item Timeline from the drop-down list
   
   
   • Note: Default View is Item Fields.
     
5. Type your message in the Post a message text field 
   
   
   • Note: Type the @ symbol to reveal a drop-down menu and select a recipient name from listed staff users, or type the recipient's email address.
   • Note: Adding recipients is not required for a message.
   • Note: The text field automatically adds one space after each recipient's name.
6. Select Add Message to submit the message and notify recipients (if desired) 
   
   
   • Note: Tagged users will receive a notification via email  
7. Scroll down to view the Message on the Item Timeline