When you select a template option from the Manage Automated Notifications page you are presented with the Template Management page similar to the one shown below.


Let's look at the fields and options on the page:


Field/Option Description
Create Notification Template Clicking this link opens the Configure Automated Notification page where you can create a new template.
Search Enter part of the template name to search for a specific template.
Template Name The name of the notification
Type Either E-Mail or Message Center
Status Either Active or Inactive
Day(s) Also known as "trigger". This option only applies to the Due Date related notifications.
  • For Due Date Approaching - This represents the number of days before the due date that the notification should go out.
  • For Due Date Passed - This represents the number of days after the due date that the notification should go out.
Referenced Item Shows "All Courses" or the name of the course is the notification is specific to the course. This option is only presented and available for the course related notifications.
Language The language this notification is specific to.
Language Default? Indicates that it is the default notification for users who have a language selection that is not covered by a specific language notification.

Best Practice: Always make sure that your notifications are covered with a default.
Edit Clicking this link opens the Configure Automated Notification page where you can edit the template.
Delete Deletes the template.