Impact messages can be assigned to sub-accounts in your learning application. By assigning sub-accounts to a message, you control which audience sees your message.
Note: This feature is only available to Canvas customers.
Open Account Settings
In the Global Navigation, click the Instance Configuration link [1]. Then, click the Sub-account Settings button [2].
Switch Sub-accounts
You can search for sub-accounts using the Search field [1] or you can select the admin account [2] to locate the sub-account.
To switch sub-accounts, click the name of the sub-account [3]. Click the Save button [4].
Open Messages
In Global Navigation, click the Communication link [1]. Then click the Messages link [2].
Create New Message
Click the Create button.
Assign to Users
In the sidebar, locate and open the Sub-account section [1]. By default, the message is created on the sub-account you are currently using.
Locate and open the Assign to Users section [2]. Use the drop-down menu to select among the types of users.
Publish Your Message
Now that your message content and settings are all set up, you can continue by:
- Publishing your message: using the Publish button.
- Saving your message as a draft: using the Save as Draft button allows you to publish the message another time but save your current changes.
- Canceling: use the Cancel button to delete your message content and settings or any unsaved changes.
