Rollout Email

Email Templates

Creating Email Templates

Email templates allow you to create reusable email content for campaigns. Rollout Email provides two template creation methods:

  • Text Template: Create an email using a simple WYSIWYG editor.

  • Builder Template: Create an email using a drag-and-drop workspace editor.

Accessing Email Templates

  1. Go to Email Template.

  2. Select the template creation option you want to use:

    • New Text Template

    • New Builder Template

Creating a Text Template

A text template uses a WYSIWYG editor to create and format email content.

Steps to Create a Text Template

  1. Go to Email Template → New Text Template.

  2. Enter the Template Name.

  3. Enter the Email Subject.

  4. Compose the email in the editor.

  5. Apply formatting as required.

  6. Review the email content.

  7. Click Create to save the template.

Text Editor

The editor provides formatting tools for creating email content. Available tools may include:

  • Bold

  • Italic

  • Underline

  • Strikethrough

  • Subscript

  • Superscript

  • Headings

  • Text alignment

  • Ordered and unordered lists

  • Links

  • Tables

  • Undo and redo

Text Template Actions

Action

Purpose

Create

Saves the template.

Create & create another

Saves the template and opens a new template form.

Cancel

Leaves the form without creating the template.

Creating a Builder Template

A builder template uses a drag-and-drop editor to create email layouts and content.

Steps to Create a Builder Template

  1. Go to Email Template → New Builder Template.

  2. Enter the Template Name.

  3. Enter the Email Subject.

  4. Click Launch Workspace Editor.

  5. Select a layout or template structure.

  6. Drag elements into the workspace.

  7. Configure the content and styling.

  8. Review the design using the available device previews.

  9. Save the template.

Workspace Editor

The workspace editor includes the following areas:

Area

Purpose

Canvas

Main area where the email is designed.

Style Settings

Controls the appearance of selected elements.

Elements Matrix

Provides elements that can be added to the email.

Layouts Matrix

Provides layout structures for arranging content.

Device Preview

Allows the design to be reviewed for different devices.

Available Layouts

The layout options may include:

  • 1 Column

  • 2 Columns

  • 3 Columns

  • 1/3 Split

  • 1/4 Split

  • 1/5 Split

  • 5/2 Split

  • 7/1 Split

  • Text

Style Settings

The Style Settings section includes options such as:

Setting

Purpose

Dimension

Controls the size and spacing of elements.

Typography

Controls text appearance and formatting.

Decorations

Controls additional visual styling.

Saving a Builder Template

  1. Complete the email design in the workspace.

  2. Review the layout and content.

  3. Check the device preview.

  4. Click Save Template.

The saved template can then be selected when creating an email campaign.

Choosing a Template Type

Template Type

Best Used For

Text Template

Simple, text-focused emails that require standard formatting.

Builder Template

Visually designed emails with structured layouts and drag-and-drop elements.

Template Creation Checklist

  • Select the appropriate template type.

  • Enter the template name.

  • Enter the email subject.

  • Create or arrange the email content.

  • Review formatting and layout.

  • Check the device preview for builder templates.

  • Save the template.

  • Confirm that the template is available for campaign selection.

Next Editing Email Templates