Writing a message

Send a message

1. Click on the message icon () on top of the page.
2. Click on the write submenu.
3. Select recipients, enter message subject and the message content.
4. Press [post].

Send an anonymous message

Anonymous messages will not show a sender's name. The word (Anonymous) will show as the sender's name with an unknown () icon. This option is not available to faculty members.

1. Click on the message icon () on top of the page.
2. Click on the write submenu.
3. Select recipients, enter message subject and the message content.
4. Check the anonymous box.
5. Press [post].

Send a high priority message

When a recipient receives a high priority message, it'll be highlighted in red color with a high priority () icon next to the message title.

1. Click on the message icon () on top of the page.
2. Click on the write submenu.
3. Select recipients, enter message subject and the message content.
4. Select high from the priority drop down menu.
5. Press [post].

Set an expiration date for a message

1. Click on the message icon () on top of the page.
2. Click on the write submenu.
3. Select recipients, enter message subject and the message content.
4. Enter the expiration date in the box next to expires on.
5. Press [post].

Attach documents to a message

1. Click on the message icon () on top of the page.
2. Click on the write submenu.
3. Select recipients, enter message subject and the message content.
4. Click on the attach documents () link below the message. A list of documents from your document center will pop up.
5. Select the box next to the document you want to attach. You can select multiple documents to attach.
6. Close the pop up.
7. Press [post].

See also

• Features of Message Center
• Message board How-To
• Message board FAQ
• Class messaging
• Team messaging by teams
• Coursework discussions attached to a coursework
• Confidential grade reviews between an instructor and a student
• Rubric assessment discussions