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Creating a Text Email

You can create a text version of your email content directly from the HTML, thus streamlining your efforts. This creates a text template from the HTML template. Adjust the formatting prior to sending, if necessary.

When you create a text template from an HTML template the HTML tags are removed. If you have a link in the HTML template such as a click here link, the words click here remain in the text template but the HTML tags that make it click-able are no longer present. You might have to rewrite the text to include the full URL. For example:

To get this offer, visit the following URL: http://www.mycompany.com/specialoffer.

To generate a text email from HTML

In the HTML email editor, click the Text Edit tab.
Click the Generate from HTML button.

A text only version of your email content appears in the editor window.

NOTE:  All HTML tags and elements, such as images and formatting, are removed from the content. However, the personalization elements are retained, because both conditional content and merge fields are supported in text mode.

You can generate a text email from a template.

To generate a text email from a template

In the HTML email editor, click the Text Edit tab.
Click the Find an Email Template button.

The Select an email template popup window appears, with the most recently used templates listed first. You can sort the templates, search for a specific file, or click View to preview the content.

To select a template, click its name.

The text is inserted into the body of your email.

NOTE:  Each email campaign is automatically saved as a template under the Campaign Name. For example, if your Campaign Name is November 2011 Newsletter, the template is added to the Email Marketing Library under the same name.

You can generate a text email from an external file.

To generate a text email from an external file

In the HTML email editor, click the Text Edit tab.
Click the Find an Email Template button.

The Select an email template popup window opens.

In the template library, click New.
Click Browse, navigate to the file you want, and select it.
Apply the appropriate encoding from the Character Set list, then click Submit.

The text content appears in the body of your email.