> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://openmetadata-format-2-0-connector-overview-pages.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Create an Announcement | Official Documentation

> Add announcements to communicate asset changes, certifications, deprecations, or important usage guidelines.

# How to Create an Announcement

<Tip>
  **Quick Tip:** Always watch out for announcements on the backward incompatible changes. Saves a ton of debugging time later on for data teams.
</Tip>

To add an announcement:

* Navigate to **Explore** and the relevant **Data Asset** section to select a specific asset.
* Click on the vertical ellipsis icon **⋮** located on the top right and select **Announcements**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/openmetadata-format-2-0-connector-overview-pages/_5DmylIuraNDPmDF/public/images/how-to-guides/user-guide-for-data-stewards/announce5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_5DmylIuraNDPmDF&q=85&s=32ff4c997c665a613623c0dffb830e95" alt="Announcements Option" width="2943" height="1424" data-path="public/images/how-to-guides/user-guide-for-data-stewards/announce5.png" />

* Click on **Add Announcement**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/openmetadata-format-2-0-connector-overview-pages/_5DmylIuraNDPmDF/public/images/how-to-guides/user-guide-for-data-stewards/announce6.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_5DmylIuraNDPmDF&q=85&s=8a87a99f6c20439a96524ac8ceabf47b" alt="Add an Announcement" width="2943" height="1424" data-path="public/images/how-to-guides/user-guide-for-data-stewards/announce6.png" />

* Enter the following information and click Submit.
  * Title of the Announcement
  * Start Date
  * End Date
  * Description

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/openmetadata-format-2-0-connector-overview-pages/_5DmylIuraNDPmDF/public/images/how-to-guides/user-guide-for-data-stewards/announce7.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_5DmylIuraNDPmDF&q=85&s=cd9e9a9fb0ad71b6ea9dcf50b9b44f37" alt="Add the Announcement Details" width="2943" height="1424" data-path="public/images/how-to-guides/user-guide-for-data-stewards/announce7.png" />

This announcement will be displayed in OpenMetadata during the scheduled time. It will be displayed to all the users who own or follow that particular data asset.

<Warning>
  **Pro Tip:** Create Announcements for deletion, deprecation, and other important changes. Let your team know of a tentative date when these changes will be implemented.
</Warning>

<Card title="Data Asset Versioning" href="/v2.0.x-SNAPSHOT/how-to-guides/guide-for-data-users/versions">
  Review all the major and minor changes with version history
</Card>