# Use a Communications Template when Sending A System Message

<p class="callout info"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To use a communications template, the template must first be created. </span></p>

<details id="bkmrk-how-to%3A-create-new-c"><summary>How To: Create New Communication Templates</summary>

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</details>To use a pre-existing communications template, go to the Send Communications Page in the Communications Module from the Main Menu.

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Select the Templates button on the right-hand side of the page above the To field. This opens the Templates Modal.

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Click the Apply button to the right of the template you wish to use for the System Message.

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The Templates Modal automatically closes, and the selected template is applied to the Send Communications Page.