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Introduction

Bitbucket has a native tool of informing all its users on some events right on the top of the page by setting a global announcement banner. Yet this feature is visible for everyone as long as it is turned on with very little customization available.

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Add-on lets you create banned using via two modes by choice:

  1. Smart

  2. Advanced

Depending on the selected mode different approaches to creating banner are available. See below.

II. Add banner content

Smart

This mode is designed to put as little effort in making banner as possible. Just type your text in the Announcement banner field, select banner icon and background color by pressing the corresponding buttons.

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Smart mode example:

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Banner result:

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Advanced

For those who prefer maximum configurability Advanced mode is available. This mode requires knowledge of HTML where project administrator can create visual look as required.

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Advanced mode example:

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Banner result:

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III. Set Visibility

Banner visibility can be changes depending on the target audience. Whether you want everyone to see the banner over the project related pages or disable it for everyone, just pick the option needed:

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Info

Please note, banner visibility is set to "Disable" by default.

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IV. Save changes

When banner text ready and visibility is set press Save button to apply changes.

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