> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://openmetadata-add-ontology-explorer-docs.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-add-ontology-explorer-docs/IhW-J2gfwAl5Ozjq/public/images/how-to-guides/user-guide-for-data-stewards/announce5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=IhW-J2gfwAl5Ozjq&q=85&s=1e3c52e175ad30d9d252cca125c40cf1" 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-add-ontology-explorer-docs/IhW-J2gfwAl5Ozjq/public/images/how-to-guides/user-guide-for-data-stewards/announce6.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=IhW-J2gfwAl5Ozjq&q=85&s=d15c0ca5904199aa2b4b09f9b277751c" 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-add-ontology-explorer-docs/IhW-J2gfwAl5Ozjq/public/images/how-to-guides/user-guide-for-data-stewards/announce7.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=IhW-J2gfwAl5Ozjq&q=85&s=947a455890ff345463f83d183d727107" 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="/v1.13.x/how-to-guides/guide-for-data-users/versions">
  Review all the major and minor changes with version history
</Card>