This is another example of a pop-up box. This one is draggable as well as dismissable, click on the title bar and drag it to wherever you want, so it could be used for instructions and reference info as an alternative.
Announcement Box
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You can have any message or announcement/news in this dismissable box. The size of the box, text and colours are also fully customizable. It can also handle links: www.bobfuller.me.uk