Article related to version 8.7+
Included in this article
1 - Setting your notification preferences
2 - Overview of 'Messages'
3 - Profile page notification settings
Overview
The communication tool allows you to do the following:
- Set what type of notification you would like to receive from each application
- Send direct messages to other users
- Send mass notifications to groups or users
1 - Setting your notification preferences
Access this area by clicking the cog in the in-system messenger in the navigation bar, or via Applications > Communication > Cog
Your preferences will be displayed:
1. Search function: This will search all your notifications for the keyword you input.
2. Default notification method: As standard, all applications will follow the default choice.
3. Email frequency: Receive instant emails from the system, or if preferred, a daily/weekly/monthly digest.
4. Auto-delete: You can set a time limit to how long old/read notifications are stored.
5. Items: You can decide what notifications you would like to receive from each application.
Please click here for more in-depth information on Communication settings.
2 - What are 'Messages'?
Messages is a direct message tool you can use to communicate with other users on the intranet. It acts as a simplified email system.
To use, simply hit 
. Once your message is sent, it will be displayed in this conversation style with the included users listed at the top.
Reminder: You can send messages to multiple users but not to groups or roles.
3 - Profile page notification settings
You can also decide your default notification settings by visiting your profile page under Applications > People
Please note: Administrators can also do this on behalf of the user by navigating to Applications > Admin > People. Users will however be able to change this at any time.
