--- title: Get to know the Information Board description: Everything you need to know about information boards --- [Skip to content](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-use-the-information-board#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![iluminr logo](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/iluminr%20logo.png?width=227&height=48&name=iluminr%20logo.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Log in to iluminr](https://login.catalysttech.co/) [Log in to iluminr](https://login.catalysttech.co/) iluminr Knowledge Base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge base](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [iluminr for Response and Communications](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en) 3. [Critical Event Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#critical-event-management) # Get to know the Information Board ## Everything you need to know about information boards Collecting, distilling and sharing information is essential during business critical events and the new information board now makes this process faster, simpler and more collaborative. Capture facts, assumptions and issues with just one click, link to impacts, attachments and tasks, provide real-time updates and share with anyone. ### What is the Information Board The *Information Board* is an interactive component of the***Event Room***, that enables you to collate, categorise and manage information to successfully manage critical events. ![image-png-Mar-21-2025-04-47-05-2825-AM](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-21-2025-04-47-05-2825-AM.png?width=688&height=399&name=image-png-Mar-21-2025-04-47-05-2825-AM.png) [![Information Board](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Information%20Board.png?width=688&height=710&name=Information%20Board.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/825639306/898c4edbd54603f6bee24864/image.png) Each row of the Information Board displays the priority of the item, a reference number, the type of information, a description, potential impacts if applicable (*these are generated from the impact assessment categories that have been predetermined as part of your iluminr setup*), the author, time and date created. [![](https://help.iluminr.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/catalyst-technologies.intercom-attachments-1.comio361650297aa2ea68e5b1dbf2f74cd6997image-png-Feb-05-2021-12-01-11-55-AM.png)](https://catalyst-technologies.intercom-attachments-1.com/i/o/361650297/aa2ea68e5b1dbf2f74cd6997/image-png-Feb-05-2021-12-01-11-55-AM.png) An attachment icon will display if applicable and any rows with new or updated information will highlight in light purple. Learn how to use the information board to: - [Add, Edit and Delete Information](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-add-information?hsLang=en) - [Search and Filter Information](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-use-the-information-board#InfoBoard-SearchAndFilter) - [Categorise Information as a Fact, Assumption or Issue](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-use-the-information-board#InfoBoard-CategoriseInformation) - [Add impacts](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-use-the-information-board#InfoBoard-AddImpacts) - [Prioritise Information](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-use-the-information-board#InfoBoard-PrioritiseInfo) - [Share a Read Only Real-Time View of the Information Board](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-share-event-information-iluminr-help-center?hsLang=en) ### Search and Filter The search bar allows you to search for and display information that contains specific keywords of your choice. The Information Board can be filtered by **status**, **time period** and **priority**; all of the filters can be cleared at any time ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-21-2025-06-42-22-9442-AM.png?width=688&height=297&name=image-png-Mar-21-2025-06-42-22-9442-AM.png) ### Information Type - **Fact** Verified information that is confirmed to be true and accurate. No further validation is required. - **Assumption** Information believed to be true but lacking sufficient evidence. Requires validation or confirmation before being treated as fact. - **Issue** A concern or problem that may pose a risk of harm or significant impact to the organisation. Should be escalated promptly to ensure appropriate action is taken. - **Process** Describes a defined series of actions, procedures, or workflows. Highlight any part of the process that may be impacted, disrupted, or require review. - **Obligation** A mandatory requirement, such as a legal, regulatory, contractual, or policy-based responsibility, that must be fulfilled. - **Decision** A documented choice or resolution made by individuals or groups. Record all decisions clearly to maintain traceability and support accountability. ![image-png-Mar-21-2025-05-36-06-0439-AM](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-21-2025-05-36-06-0439-AM.png?width=424&height=462&name=image-png-Mar-21-2025-05-36-06-0439-AM.png) ### Add Impacts The information board enables you to capture potential impacts if applicable. The impacts are generated from the impact assessment categories that have been predetermined as part of your iluminr setup. ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-21-2025-06-44-11-2733-AM.png?width=688&height=263&name=image-png-Mar-21-2025-06-44-11-2733-AM.png) ### Prioritise Information Select the priority icon, to select high (H), medium (M) or low (L) priority. 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