Adding and Configuring Add To Calender for an Email Template

Overview

The Add To Calendar component in the Email Builder allows users to provide recipients with quick access to save event details directly to their preferred calendar platforms. This improves user engagement and ensures participants can easily remember important event dates.

Users can configure properties such as ID, Title, Section Version Type, and calendar-specific details like title, URL, and target settings. Participants can also validate the functionality within the email content.

Step-by-Step Approach

1. Add the Add To Calendar Component

• On the Event Dashboard, go to the Content module.
• Click on Email Campaigns.
• Select an existing campaign or create a new one.
• Go to the Design tab and click the Edit Template button.
• Locate the Add To Calendar component.
• Drag and drop the component onto the email canvas.

2. Configure Add To Calendar Properties

• Click on the Add To Calendar component to open its settings panel.
• Enter or edit the following:
  • ID: Assign a unique identifier.
  • Title: Provide a meaningful title.
  • Section Version Type: Select the appropriate version type from the dropdown.

3. Configure Calendar Options

• For each calendar option:
  • Enter or edit the Title (e.g., Google Calendar, Outlook).
  • Enter or edit the URL for the calendar event.
  • Select the Target (e.g., same tab or new tab) from the dropdown.

4. Reposition the Add To Calendar Component

• Click and drag the component to move it within the email layout.

5. Remove the Add To Calendar Component

• Select the component and click Delete/Remove.
• Confirm the action to remove it from the email template.

6. Validate Add To Calendar (Participant View)

• Open or preview the email as a participant.
• Verify that the Add To Calendar options are visible.
• Click on each calendar link and ensure:
  • The correct calendar event page opens.
  • The event details are accurate.
  • The selected target behavior works correctly (same/new tab).