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## 3.7.2 Defining a System Message

Create a system message to communicate with other users within an instance.

- About System Messages
  System messages display on the Workspace home page, Workspace Administration page, and Administration Services home page.
- Creating and Editing a System Message
  Instance administrators create and edit system message.

Parent topic: Communicating Using Messages, Banners, and Resources List

### 3.7.2.1 About System Messages

System messages display on the Workspace home page, Workspace Administration page, and Administration Services home page.

On the Workspace home page (shown below), the System Message displays the text, `Sample System Message`.

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Parent topic: Defining a System Message

### 3.7.2.2 Creating and Editing a System Message

Instance administrators create and edit system message.

To create a system message:

1. Sign in to Administration Services.
2. Click Manage Instance.
3. Under Messages, click Define System Message.
4. In Message, enter a message. The message can contain any text and can include HTML formatting.
5. Click Apply Changes.

Parent topic: Defining a System Message