TalkingPoints provides a set of default message templates to start with, but you can add some for staff to use as well! This saves time and creates consistent communication across your school. Read below for steps to create custom message templates for staff members and view all templates.
Screenshots below may look slightly different as TalkingPoints is constantly evolving! Don't worry, we periodically make sure our guides are up-to-date so that you have the latest how-to's.
Create a Template
Step 1: Click 'Send a Message'.
Step 2: Create your message & add any necessary attachments.
Step 3: Click on the bookmark icon.
Step 4: Select whether to save the template for school administrators, or teachers/staff, then click 'Next.'
Step 5: Select the template category and click 'Save.'
Step 6: Confirm you want to share the template by clicking 'Save' again or go back by selecting 'Previous.'
All staff members with access to the selected role can view these templates.
View and Use Message Templates
Step 1: Open a new message and select the lightbulb 💡 icon.
Step 2: Select a category folder. The templates in that category appear.
Step 3: Select 'Use' to insert a template into a message.
Step 4: Select your recipients and send the message template!
Clicking on the trash can icon below a custom message template will delete the template for everyone who had access to it. This action is not reversible.
Default TalkingPoints message templates cannot be removed.
