> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.funnelish.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.funnelish.com/automations/actions/emails/templates.md).

# Templates

To send messages with design, use our templates to create fully customizable and reusable emails!

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## 1  Open the automation

Open the automation that you want to send the plain text email from.

Click the plus (+) button.&#x20;

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Select **Sending Options** and then **Send an email.**&#x20;

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On the next window, click **Template** and click **Continue**.

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Start by adding the **Sender name** of your email. For example, we enter **Funnelish**.&#x20;

Add the **Sender** email that you used when connecting with your [SMTP provider](broken://pages/-MSEWcRIKC27hg9a5-B4). Enter a subject and click **Continue**.

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On the next page, choose a template option: build from scratch or a pre-existing template.

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Now you can use the drag-and-drop editor to design an email to fit your brand! Customize colors, fonts, and basically anything you need to to make the email your own.

## 2  Create an email from scratch

**Adding structure**

On the canvas, click the plus (+) sign to create a new section. Click again to add a row and select the columns.

Now add elements!

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**Adding elements**

Go to the side panel and add one or more elements to the template. Each element comes with customization options, such as image size, font, and color.

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## **3**  Work from a template

Choose this time-saving option if you want to customize an existing template. Add your own image, customize the message, and add your own branding with just a few clicks.&#x20;

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## **Previewing the display**

Toggle between different device views to see how your email looks on a phone, tablet, and desktop.

You can also make elements visible on certain devices by selecting from the Responsive options in the side panel.