Compose (Messaging Tab)

The Compose screen allows you to create new, outgoing messages for other users of eNETEmployer's Messaging feature.

eNETEmployer messaging is an internal mail system that provides similar functionality to that of most common email programs. The main difference however, is that you communicate only with other staff who have been setup to use eNETEmployer with your company. No external messages can be sent or received to any outside email address.

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Common Buttons

Visit the Button Descriptions help page to view detailed descriptions of each button that appears on your screen (whether in the Button Bar at the top of the table, or in the table itself). Note: If a button is unavailable (i.e. its text appears in Gray), either the command is not applicable to the current screen, or its function has already been applied (e.g. you clicked the New button for an item that can only be added one time).

Context-Specific Buttons (that are unique to this screen, or that require additional instruction)

New This button allows you to create new, outgoing messages. When you select this button, you are presented with a new row at the top of the table so you can begin composing the message.

The following section of this help page describes the various columns that can appear in the main table on this screen. If you see a column description below that does not appear on your screen, you can add the column to your view by using the Customize option under the Views button (located at the left side of the screen just above the table). Refer to the Customize View help page for more help on this feature.

Add Attachments

Add Attachments - Use this button to include external files in your message. Though most commonly used when you are creating a message (i.e. in the Compose screen), this button is available for messages in all mailboxes. Multiple file formats are supported, such as word processing documents, work schedules, spreadsheets, images, etc. Choosing this button displays a pop-up message indicating that you will momentarily leave the current eNETEmployer screen while you add the attachment(s). When the pop-up appears, choose Yes to proceed or No to remain on the current screen. Choosing Yes displays the Load Message Attachments screen where you are presented with the various items that have been included with the message.

To add an attachment:

Select the Choose File button to display an Open window where you can navigate to the file's location.
Click on the file name you wish to attach, then choose the Open button. This returns you to the previous screen and the file name is displayed beside the Choose File button.
If you are done choosing your attachments, select the Attach button and the program will display a status indicator as the file is uploaded to your message. If you have more attachments to include, please repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
If you make an error or wish to exclude an attachment that you have already uploaded, simply select the file from the list and choose the Remove button.
When you are finished including your attachments, choose the Done button to return to the previous eNETEmployer screen.

Attachment Sizes - We suggest you use the Hyperlink approach for larger files rather than attaching them to a message. This will reduce the time it takes to send and receive your messages and will also result in a more manageable Inbox. Hyperlinks to large files (whether located on your network or on your local computer) can be added easily using the Link icon (the Blue globe with two chain links underneath) located in the toolbar that appears when you are composing your message.

Date & Time

This cell displays the date and time the message was sent. The format is displayed as MMM/DD/YYYY followed by the time.

From

This cell displays the name of the user who sent the message. The user's eNETEmployer login name is followed by their full name (as defined in the Setup Employee screen).

Mailbox

This cell displays the mailbox in which the message currently resides (typically, this will be the current mailbox in which you are viewing the message). Editing the cell displays a drop-down list where you can choose another mailbox to which you can move the message. To do so, simply select a desired mailbox from the drop-down list, and then save your changes.

Message

This cell displays the body or content of the message. This cell can contain any combination of text, images, or web content (HTML can be entered directly or pasted via the clipboard). Note: If you click on an external link in this cell (e.g. a link to another website), you will be redirected away from the eNETEmployer screen. Be sure to save your work before choosing an external message link.

Priority

Use this cell to view or edit the message's priority. If you are composing a message, this cell will be editable so you can choose from the three available options: High, Normal and Low. If you are viewing a message that has already been sent, this cell will be uneditable. Note: These priorities are provided for general notification and sorting purposes only (e.g. assigning a High priority does not perform any additional actions).

Reply

Reply - Use this button to compose a follow up message that will be addressed to the original message's sender. Choosing this button displays a pop-up message indicating that you will leave the current eNETEmployer screen (so that you can compose the new message). Choose Yes to proceed or No to remain on the current screen. Choosing Yes displays the Compose screen where you can enter the content for your reply.

Send

Send - Use this button to forward the current message to the recipient(s) shown in the To cell. Once the message is sent, eNETEmployer returns you to the Inbox screen.

Status

This uneditable cell displays the current status of the message. A message's status may be any one of the following:

New - This status indicates a new unread message.
Read - This status indicates that the message has been read. A message is marked as Read when:
- The row has been edited.
- Any attachments in the message have been viewed.
- The message has been replied to (via the Reply button).
Replied - This status indicates that the message has been replied to (via the Reply button).
Deleted - This status indicates that the message has been deleted (via the Delete button, the Delete key on your keyboard, or via the Trash icon at the leftmost side of the current row).

Subject

Use this cell to view or edit the message's Subject line (sometimes referred to as the Title). If you are composing a message, this cell will be editable. If you are viewing a message that has already been sent, this cell will be uneditable.

To

Use this cell to view or edit the email recipient(s) or your message. If you are composing a message, this cell will be editable so that you can choose one or more recipients. If you are viewing a message that has already been sent, this cell will be uneditable.

View Attachments

View Attachments - Use this button to view attachments that have been included with the current message. Choosing this button displays a pop-up message indicating that you will momentarily leave the current eNETEmployer screen while you view the attachment(s). When the pop-up appears, choose Yes to proceed or No to remain on the current screen.

Choosing Yes displays the Open Messages Attachments screen where you are presented with the various items that have been included with the message. To view an item, select its name from the drop-down list, then choose the Open button. Depending on your browser settings, the file will either be stored in your Downloads folder, a temporary folder, or you may be presented with a window that will prompt you where to save the file.

When you are finished with the attachments, choose the Done button to return to the previous eNETEmployer screen.

This button is disabled when no attachment has been included.