Creating a news item

News items in 4planning let you inform members quickly and centrally about important updates, announcements and information. This article walks you through creating a news item step by step.

Step 1: Go to News

1. Log in to your 4planning environment.
2. Click Communication in the menu.
3. Then click News.

Step 2: Create a new news item

1. Click New news item in the top right.

You are now in the screen for creating a news item.

Step 3: Fill in the basics

Title

Enter a clear title for the news item. This is the name members see in the overview.

Adding an image (optional)

You can upload an image to make the item more visually appealing.

Content

Write the full news item here. You can use formatting such as:

• Bold and italic
• Bullet points
• Links

Use this field to share important information, announcements or updates.

Step 4: Set up languages

You can write the news item in several languages. This is especially useful when your organisation has international members.

• Add a title and content per language.
• You can use Dutch, English and German, for example.

Members automatically see the news item in the language set in their profile. Notifications are sent in that language too.

When a language has not been filled in, the system may show a default language.

Step 5: Set visibility

Selecting groups

Decide which groups may see the news item. You can choose, for example:

• All members
• Specific groups

This makes sure only the right audience receives the item.

Step 6: Publishing and notifications

Sending a notification

You can set whether members receive a notification when the news item is published.

• Yes: members immediately receive a notification in their chosen language.
• No: the item only appears in the app.

Publishing

Click Publish to post the news item.

The news item is now visible to the selected groups.

Tips for effective use

• Use clear titles so members immediately understand what the item is about.
• Add an image to draw attention.
• Use notifications for important updates.
• Work with groups to share items with the right audience.
• Use multiple languages when your organisation has international members.

Good to know

• News items stay visible in the overview until they are deleted.
• Members can always read items back later.
• Notifications are sent in the user's own language.