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title: "System messages for effective workflow"
canonical_url: "https://www.nutrient.io/guides/workflow-automation/admin-guide/settings/system-messages/"
md_url: "https://www.nutrient.io/guides/workflow-automation/admin-guide/settings/system-messages.md"
last_updated: "2026-06-09T10:25:14.572Z"
description: "Learn to add and edit system messages in your dashboard to keep users informed with announcements and news efficiently."
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# Manage system messages in your workflow easily

You can post messages that will appear within the **Todays Messages** widget, which can be added to a dashboard (see Dashboards).  This could contain announcements, news, help notes, or anything you want users to see.![](@/assets/guides/workflow-automation/files/1277/system_mess.1298x0-is.png)

In the upper right-hand corner hover over the Settings gear icon and select System Messages![](@/assets/guides/workflow-automation/files/1277/sys_mes.219x0-is.png)

You can choose to add a new message by selecting **Add Message** or view and **Edit** existing messages by selecting the **Edit** pencil icon for the message you want to view/edit:![](@/assets/guides/workflow-automation/files/1277/edit_system_mess.1298x0-is.png)

**Adding Messages**

To add a new message, select **Add Message** and the following will be displayed:![](@/assets/guides/workflow-automation/files/1277/edit_sys_mes.528x0-is.png)

From this **Add Message** window, you can:

1. Enter a **Subject** for your message (required).

2. Enter the message in the **Body** section (formatting options are available).

3. Enter a **Start Date** and **End Date** for the message to appear.

Select **Save** to save your message.

**Editing Messages**

To view or make changes to existing messages select the **Edit** pencil icon for the message you wish to edit:![](@/assets/guides/workflow-automation/files/1277/pencil.537x0-is.png)

You can then make your edits and save!

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**Note:** You could have multiple messages appear in the **Todays Messages** widget if the **Start** and **End Dates** overlap.

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