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Creating a Message

How do I create a new email template?

You can create a new message or newsletter temple by using the Template Wizard, or by designing it yourself.

Using the Template Wizard

Open a new message and click the Create New Template button at the top of the Content Library panel.

Select a page layout from those in the list. You have a number of preset formats to choose from.

Your selection will replacing the body of your message. In the Compose panel, you have the option to modify the design of the template.

Click Save >> at the top of the Compose panel to save the template. This will open the Save As.../Save Email Content As window.

Give the template a descriptive name to find it easily in the Content Library. You may also wish to assign file categories, a product/interest tag, a target title tag, or a campaign.

Click Save to finish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can begin to work with your new template immediately or close the compose window and return to it later. To work on it later, open a new message, find and select the name of the template in the Template Folder in the Content Library.

To add your own text, place your cursor in the template section you wish to edit and begin typing. You can use the text editing features in Outlook to change the appearance of your text.

When you are finished, Save your work by clicking the Save button on the PoliteMail send toolbar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Designing Your Own Template

You can design your own templates, with and without graphic elements, and save them in the Content Library for reuse.

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Open a new message and add the text and images you wish--select saved items from your Content Library, or import new items from your computer and save them in your Content Library. When you are finished, click the Save button on the PoliteMail send toolbar. This will open the Save As.../Save Email Content As window.

Give the template a descriptive name to find it easily in the Content Library. You may also wish to assign file categories, a product/interest tag, a target title tag, or a campaign.

Click Save to finish.