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# Latest Announcements

## Specs

| Label                     | Value                         |
| ------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| **Version**               | 0.1.0 (updated on 2022-08-28) |
| **Developer**             | Labii Inc.                    |
| **Type**                  | Dashboard                     |
| **Support Configuration** | No                            |

## Overview

The Latest Announcements dashboard widget displays Labii news and updates on the dashboard. It helps users stay informed about product changes, important notices, and platform communications without leaving their workspace. This widget is useful on organization dashboards, team dashboards, and personal dashboards where users should see current Labii updates.

## Use Cases

* **Product updates**: Keep users informed about Labii changes and improvements.
* **Workspace communication**: Surface important announcements in a visible dashboard location.
* **Training awareness**: Help new and existing users notice new resources or updates.
* **Administrative dashboards**: Provide quick visibility into Labii communications.

## Configuration

The Latest Announcements widget does not require configuration. Add it to a dashboard to display Labii-provided announcements.

### Initial Setup

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Navigate to the dashboard where users should see Labii updates.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **Add Widget** and select **Latest Announcements** from the dashboard widget catalog.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Save the widget to place it on the dashboard.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Required Settings

* **None**: The widget displays Labii-provided announcements.

### Optional Settings

* **None**: The widget is ready to use after it is added to a dashboard.

## Readonly View

### Display Features

* **Announcement content**: Displays Labii news and updates.
* **Dashboard visibility**: Keeps platform communications visible during everyday work.
* **Current information**: Helps users notice important Labii updates.

<figure><img src="/files/DATwbj1SShtOw9jKDJfY" alt="Latest Announcements dashboard widget"><figcaption><p>The Latest Announcements widget displays Labii news and product updates.</p></figcaption></figure>

### Interactive Features

* **Read announcements**: Users can review the latest Labii updates from the dashboard.

## Best Practices

* Place this widget on dashboards used by most users in the workspace.
* Keep it near onboarding or support widgets so users can find related information.
* Use it on administrative dashboards to stay aware of product communications.