---
title: "Ad hoc message settings"
slug: "ad-hoc-message-settings"
tags: ["Totara Learn", "Content Creator", "Reference"]
updated: 2026-08-13T16:01:21Z
published: 2026-08-13T16:01:21Z
canonical: "totara.help/ad-hoc-message-settings"
---

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# Ad hoc message settings

When [creating an ad hoc message](/totara-20/docs/send-an-ad-hoc-message) for a [seminar activity](/totara-20/docs/seminar-activity) you can configure the following settings.

| **Setting** | **Description** | **Notes** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recipients | You can decide who will receive the ad hoc message by selecting a group of users. Choose from: - Booked (past events) - Booked (events in progress) - Booked (upcoming events) - Fully attended - Partially attended - Unable to attend - No show - On waitlist - User cancelled - Pending requests | - |
| Template | You can select which of the [available templates](/totara-20/docs/add-a-legacy-seminar-notification-template) you wish to use for the message. | - |
| Title | This is the title of the message, i.e. what would appear in an email subject line or push notification. | - |
| Body | This is the main content of the message. | - |
| Manager copy | Tick this setting to send a copy of the ad hoc message to the recipient's manager. | - |
| Manager copy prefix | If you have checked the **Manager copy** box then you can enter text that will only appear on the manager's copy (before the **Body** message). | - |
| Status | Toggle between active and inactive. | - |

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