Announcement Detail

Viewing & Replying to Announcements

When event organizers share important updates with your group, they post announcements. This screen shows you the full details of any announcement and lets you reply publicly or privately.

Note

Announcements are messages sent by event organizers to all guests or team members. Think of them as important group notices - like “Venue changed to the Taj Krishna Hotel” or “Please arrive by 6 PM.”

Reading an Announcement

How to get there: From your event’s chat or notifications, tap an announcement to open it.

1. Open the announcement by tapping it in your chat feed or notifications list
2. Read the full title and content displayed at the top of the screen
3. Check the author and timestamp: you’ll see who posted it and when
4. Scroll down if the announcement is longer than your screen

Keep Important Details

If this announcement has details you need to remember (like a new venue address or dress code), take a screenshot or save it to your phone’s notes.

Replying to an Announcement

You can reply in two ways: publicly (everyone sees your reply) or privately (only the organizer sees it).

Send a Public Reply

How to get there: Open any announcement.

1. Tap the reply text field at the bottom that says “Write a reply…”
2. Type your message: your question, confirmation, or comment
3. Tap the send button (the arrow icon on the right)
4. Wait for the confirmation: you’ll see a brief message saying “Reply sent”

When to Reply Publicly

• Do: Confirm your attendance, ask questions other guests might have, thank the organizer
• Don’t: Share private details like your phone number or address

Send a Private Reply

How to get there: Open any announcement.

1. Tap the reply text field at the bottom
2. Type your message: keep it between you and the organizer
3. Tap the lock icon (the second button on the right, not the send arrow)
4. Wait for the confirmation: you’ll see “Private reply sent”

When to Reply Privately

• You need to change your RSVP or have a personal question
• The organizer asked you to confirm something specific
• You have dietary restrictions or accessibility needs to share

Troubleshooting

“Reply sent” message didn’t appear: Your message may still have been sent. Scroll down in the announcement to see if your reply appears. If not, check your internet connection and try again.

Can’t tap the reply field: Make sure you’re not typing in the text box already. If the keyboard is open, tap outside to close it first, then try again.

Private reply button is grayed out: You may be in the process of sending another message. Wait for “Reply sent” to appear, then try again.

My reply disappeared after I sent it: Refresh the chat screen by pulling down. Your reply should reappear. If it doesn’t, contact the event organizer.

Editing & Deleting

Once you send a reply (public or private), you can’t edit or delete it. Review your message before tapping send.