Managing Admin Notices

Creating a Notice

To create a new admin notice:

1. Click the "Create New Notice" button in the sidebar
2. A new draft notice is created automatically with a default title
3. The editor opens on the right side
4. Start editing your notice content

Default Settings:

• Status: Draft (not visible to users)
• Notice Type: Info (blue)
• Dismissible: Enabled
• Active: Enabled
• Target Roles: All roles (empty selection means all users)

Editing a Notice

Opening the Editor

Click any notice in the sidebar list to open it in the editor. You can also bookmark or share direct links to specific notices.

Editing Content

Title: Click the title field and edit directly. The title is required to save the notice.

Content: Use the rich text editor to add formatted content. The editor supports:

• Bold, italic, underline
• Lists (ordered and unordered)
• Links
• Headings
• Text alignment
• And more formatting options

Settings: Adjust notice settings in the sidebar:

• Notice Type: Choose Info (blue), Success (green), Warning (orange), or Error (red)
• Target Roles: Select specific user roles, or leave empty to show to all users
• Dismissible: Allow users to dismiss the notice
• Active: Toggle to publish (show) or unpublish (hide) the notice

Saving Changes

Click the "Update Notice" button to save your changes. You'll see a loading indicator while saving, followed by a success notification.

Important: Changes are not saved automatically. Always click "Update Notice" after making edits.

Publishing and Unpublishing

Toggle the "Active" switch in the settings sidebar to control visibility:

• Active (Published): The notice is visible to users matching your target roles
• Inactive (Draft): The notice is hidden from users but can still be edited

Published notices show a green badge, while drafts show a gray badge.

Deleting a Notice

1. Open the notice in the editor
2. Click the "Delete Notice" button
3. Confirm the deletion in the dialog

Warning: Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. All notice data, including dismissal tracking, will be removed.

Batch Deletion

You can delete multiple notices at once:

1. Select multiple notices using checkboxes
2. Use the batch options that appear
3. Choose delete and confirm

Search and Filter

Use the search box at the top of the sidebar to find notices by:

• Title
• Status
• Notice ID

Search results update as you type. You can also filter by status (Published/Draft).

Pagination

The notices list shows 15 notices per page. Use the pagination controls at the bottom to navigate between pages.

Notice Types

Choose the appropriate notice type based on your message:

• Info (Blue): General information, announcements, updates, tips
• Success (Green): Success messages, confirmations, completed actions
• Warning (Orange): Warnings, important alerts, attention required
• Error (Red): Error messages, critical alerts, failed actions

Role Targeting

Select specific user roles to control who sees your notice:

• Administrator
• Editor
• Author
• Contributor
• Subscriber
• Custom roles (if available)

Leave the roles selection empty to show the notice to all users.

Dismissible Notices

When enabled, users can dismiss the notice by clicking a close button. The system tracks which users have dismissed each notice, and you can view this list in the "Dismissed By" section of the editor.

Best Practices

• Clear Titles: Use descriptive, concise titles that clearly communicate the notice's purpose
• Appropriate Types: Match the notice type to the message severity
• Targeted Roles: Only target specific roles when necessary to avoid notification fatigue
• Regular Cleanup: Archive or delete old notices that are no longer relevant
• Test Before Publishing: Review notices in draft mode before making them active