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Working With Content - Announcement Node Submission Form

1. Enter Data in Announcement Submission Form

To create an Announcement, go to Admin menu > Content > Add content > Announcement.

The main difference between an announcement and other node types is the inclusion of Publication and Expiration date fields, as seen on this node submission form.

Working With Content - Completed Announcement Node

2. Completed Announcement Node

On node view, the Announcement doesn't look too different from other content types.

What makes the Announcement content type unique is the availability of its Announcement: Small List and Announcement: Summary blocks.  These blocks can be configured and placed on a site by a permitted user.

The Announcement module, which supplies the Announcement content type and blocks, also has a comprehensive set of customizable configurations. Read on to discover how to access and use these...