# What is an Announcement Callout ![Announcement Callout | 150](announcement-inactive-black.png) Announcements are windows that interrupt user workflows, compelling them to engage with the displayed content. Announcements should be used only to communicate very urgent messages.  For even more urgent messages that need to be pushed immediately, you can check out [[Send an Announcement - immediately]] ![[announcement.mp4]] *Video 1 - Announcement Callout* >[!GRAVITY Tip] >Announcements should be used sparingly because of their interruptive nature > >Only use them to communicate urgent messages, to avoid overwhelming the user Not sure if an Announcement Callout is the right one? Check out our recommendation: [[Which Callout type is the right one]]. Read more: [[How to create a Callout]] [[GRAVITY Icon Overview]] [[Information Callout]] [[Workflow Callout]] [[Single Callout]]