Arrange components and HTML content in a Deliver Designer template. Set the layout and choose which content mailing authors can customize.
🔑 Required permissions: Deliver, Deliver Templates
Before you begin, create the components that the template will use.
Create the template
To create a new template:
From the main navigation, select Deliver. The Deliver page appears.
On the right side of the page, select Designer. The Designer Templates page appears.
Select New Template. A pop-up appears.
Configure the following settings:
Name: Enter a unique, descriptive name.
Status: Set to Active.
Folder: Keep templates organized by using a clear folder structure. Select Other to create a new folder.
Custom CSS: Enter any custom CSS code if desired.
Email Width: Specify an email width if desired.
Body Background: Specify the color of the template's background if desired.
Table Background: Specify the color of table elements in the template if desired.
Select Save. The template summary page appears.
By default, a new template will contain one single blank row.
Elements can now be added to the template. A green bar will appear when an element is selected, and the element can be dragged to the desired location. The three options available for template creation are:
Add rows and content
New Row
One of six column configurations can be added to the template.
HTML Content
A blank area where the message content will be added. It might be helpful to include some sample text, such as "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet" in this area.
Component
Select from the list of previously-designed graphical elements to add to the template.
Edit rows and customization settings
Once a row has been added to the template, it can be edited or moved by hovering over the row and selecting from the palette on the left side.
Options for editing include:
Move Row
Edit Row Properties
Allow Customization: By default, all rows are locked for user customization. Selecting Allow enables content editing of the row for users.
Delete Row
Check the layout
Preview the template and check the layout before you use it for a mailing. Check that components and HTML content work for mobile readers.
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