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title: "Message Creation: Compose (Push Notification)"
slug: "compose-push-notification-window"
updated: 2026-02-10T16:42:50Z
published: 2026-02-10T16:42:50Z
canonical: "docs.mapp.com/compose-push-notification-window"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mapp.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Message Creation: Compose (Push Notification)

## Overview

In the *Compose* step, you define the content and behavior of your push notification. You can add text, media, and personalized elements, configure user interaction, and optionally create silent or custom-attribute-enhanced notifications.

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## Navigation Path

During message creation, follow the message creation process until you reach **Compose**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/554b9b98-6720-4d8b-9919-c7b203d72648/Images/Documentation/image-870Q9O3L.png)

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## 1 Compose Tools

### 1.1 App

Select the app for the push sendout, and the language for button labels.

**Android only**: When **Priority Message** is enabled, the notification is treated as urgent and delivered faster through Firebase.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/554b9b98-6720-4d8b-9919-c7b203d72648/Images/Documentation/image-C0B9ONZO.png)

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### 1.2 Content

Available for both the title and message body:

- The ![](https://cdn.document360.io/554b9b98-6720-4d8b-9919-c7b203d72648/Images/Documentation/image-0KHUBJ3M.png) icon allows you to include personalized elements. Personalization tags may affect character count.
- The ![](https://cdn.document360.io/554b9b98-6720-4d8b-9919-c7b203d72648/Images/Documentation/image-NZR3GG4C.png) icon lets you choose from over 500 emojis.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/554b9b98-6720-4d8b-9919-c7b203d72648/Images/Documentation/image-UCT7ZPV6.png)

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### 1.3 Media

![](https://cdn.document360.io/554b9b98-6720-4d8b-9919-c7b203d72648/Images/Documentation/image-K0MB9F7O.png) opens a pop-up to add images or videos from the Content Store or upload them.

In this section, you can also select whether to play a sound. The default is **No Sound**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/554b9b98-6720-4d8b-9919-c7b203d72648/Images/Documentation/image-X23XDXZD.png)

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### 1.4 Message Action

Choose the action triggered by clicking the notification:

- Launch the app (default)
- Open a landing page
- Open a deep link
- Open an App Store/Play Store
- Dial a number

![](https://cdn.document360.io/554b9b98-6720-4d8b-9919-c7b203d72648/Images/Documentation/image-P6BE45RZ.png)

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### 1.5 Button Actions

Buttons can be linked to message actions (above). The predefined buttons include:

- Yes / No
- Accept / Decline
- Buy now
- Read more

![](https://cdn.document360.io/554b9b98-6720-4d8b-9919-c7b203d72648/Images/Documentation/image-9YT09JQ2.png)

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### 1.6 Extra fields

Create, update, or remove custom attributes to tailor experiences and boost user engagement.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/554b9b98-6720-4d8b-9919-c7b203d72648/Images/Documentation/image-OIO3UIE8.png)

> [!NOTE]
> **Note**: Custom attributes are optional and must be enabled. Please contact your Customer Success Manager to activate this feature.

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### 1.7 Silent Push

When activated, this option sends a silent notification (no alert to users) to update content in your app.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/554b9b98-6720-4d8b-9919-c7b203d72648/Images/Documentation/image-4783J1CB.png)

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## 2 Preview Tools

Shows a live visual of the notification as edits are made. Updates automatically with each change.

Allows selection of a specific contact to display how personalized content (based on profile attributes) will appear.

The preview adapts to the changes that are being made. To see how a specific contact will see the message (with personalized details), choose the contact from the Preview Contact selection bar above the Push preview:

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## 3 Buttons and Actions

| Action | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **​Previous​** | Returns to step **​1. Info.** |
| **​Save​** | Saves your push notification as a draft and keeps the window open. You can return to a draft message and edit it later. |
| **​Next​** | Opens step ​ **​3. Delivery**​​ of the message creation wizard. Here, you select the sendout group and the channel in which Mapp Engage sends the push notification. You can also apply a selection and prepare other sendout settings. |

## Related

- [Message Creation: Info (Push Notification)](/push-message-information-window.md)
- [Message Creation: Delivery (Push Notification)](/prepare-sendout-window.md)
- [Message Creation: Summary (Push Notification)](/sendout-confirmation-window.md)