Channels

The Channels section is used for internal communication inside JMS.

This area helps users share announcements, read notices, post updates, comment on discussions, and manage team communication in one place.

Channels are divided into two main areas:

Noticeboard
Channels

The Noticeboard is mainly used for official notices and announcements.
The Channels area is used for team conversations, discussions, and shared messages.

Channels overview

When the Channels page opens, the left panel shows a list of available boards and channels.

If nothing is selected yet, the main workspace displays a message asking the user to select a board or channel.

This keeps the page clean and allows the user to choose where they want to work.

Left panel

The left panel is used to move between different boards and channels.

It includes:

A search option
A Noticeboard section
A Channels section
Board and channel names
Menu buttons for additional options

The left panel helps users quickly find the communication area they need.

Search channels

The search option allows users to look for a board or channel by name.

This is useful when there are many boards or channels and the user wants to find one quickly instead of scrolling through the full list.

Noticeboard

The Noticeboard section is used for important notices and official updates.

Boards under this section may include announcements such as:

Company notices
CEO updates
Partnership updates
Software rollout information
General business announcements

Each noticeboard can contain multiple notices. When a noticeboard is selected, JMS displays the notices linked to that board.

Noticeboard actions

The menu beside the Noticeboard section provides extra options.

These may include:

New Board
Settings

New Board

The New Board option allows a user to create a new noticeboard.

The form includes:

Title
Description

A noticeboard should have a clear name so users understand what type of notices will be posted there.

Settings

The Settings option opens noticeboard management tools.

This area can include:

Scheduled Notices
Archived Notices
Sort Boards

Scheduled notices are notices prepared to be posted later.
Archived notices are older notices that have been removed from the active view.
Sort Boards helps organise the order of noticeboards in the sidebar.

Tab Groups

The Tab Groups section allows boards and channels to be assigned to the correct group in the left sidebar.

For example, a board can be placed under Noticeboard, while a normal discussion space can be placed under Channels.

This helps keep the sidebar organised and makes it easier for users to find the correct communication area.

The Reset to defaults option can be used to return items to their original grouping.

Board settings

Each board can have its own settings.

Board settings may allow users to:

Rename the board
Add posters
Control who can post notices

This helps ensure that only the correct users are able to publish official notices in that board.

Creating a new notice

Inside a noticeboard, the New notice button is used to create a notice.

The notice form includes:

Subject
Message
Teams
Scheduled Post
Upload Attachment

Subject

The subject is the title of the notice. It should be short and clear.

Message

The message area is where the notice content is written.

The editor includes formatting options such as headings, bold text, alignment, lists, links, and font size. This helps users make notices easier to read.

Teams

The Teams field allows the notice to be linked to a specific team when needed.

Scheduled Post

The scheduled post option allows a notice to be prepared now and published later.

Upload Attachment

Attachments can be added when the notice needs to include supporting files.

Viewing notices

When a noticeboard is selected, the middle column displays notices linked to that board.

Each notice card may show:

Notice title
Author
Short preview
Date and time
Views
Likes
Comments
Pin indicator, when applicable

Selecting a notice opens the full details on the right side of the screen.

Notice details

The notice detail view shows the full notice content.

This area may include:

Notice title
Posted by information
Date and time
Visibility information
Edit option
Delete option
Like count
View count
Comments
New Comment button
Manage Visibility option

This gives users one place to read the full notice and respond to it.

Comments and replies

Notices can include comments from users.

Users may reply to comments and view threaded replies where available.

This helps keep discussions connected to the original notice instead of spreading information across different places.

Channels section

The Channels section is used for regular team communication.

Channels are useful for ongoing discussions, team updates, and shared conversations.

A channel can be public or private.

Public channels are available to all users.
Private channels are limited to selected users.

Creating a new channel

The Create channel option allows a user to create a new communication channel.

The form includes:

Channel name
Channel type

Channel name

The channel name should describe the topic or team clearly.

Channel type

The channel type controls who can access it.

Available options include:

Public
Private

Public channels are useful for open team communication.
Private channels are useful for selected groups or sensitive conversations.

Channel settings

The Channel settings option gives access to management tools for channels.

This area may include:

Archived Channels
Sort Channels

Archived channels are channels that are no longer active but can still be reviewed or restored.
Sort Channels helps organise the order of channels in the sidebar.

Archived channels

The Archived Channels page shows channels that have been archived.

Each archived channel may include:

Channel name
Archived status
Restore option
Remove option

Restore brings the channel back into active use.
Remove permanently removes the archived channel.

Channel messages

When a channel is selected, users can view messages posted in that channel.

The message area may include:

Message writer
Date and time
Message content
Reactions
Comments
Replies
Pinned messages
Message menu options

Users can write a new message in the message box at the top of the channel.

Message actions

Each message can include menu options.

These may include:

Collapse
Pin

Collapse

Collapse hides part of a long message or thread to make the page easier to read.

Pin keeps an important message visible so users can find it more easily later.

Comments inside channels

Channel messages can also have comments.

Users can add a new comment, reply to existing comments, and view replies in a thread.

This keeps conversations organised under the correct message.

Managing channel members

Some channels include a Manage members option.

This page shows the current members of the channel and allows permitted users to manage access.

The member list may show:

User name
Email address
Remove option

This is especially useful for private channels where access needs to be controlled.

When to use Channels

Use Channels when you need to:

Read official company notices
Share announcements with teams
Create noticeboards for different topics
Post updates in team channels
Comment on notices or messages
Manage channel members
Keep communication organised in one place

In short, Channels helps JMS users stay informed, communicate clearly, and keep important updates easy to find.