Adding and Configuring Decline Link Button for an Email Template
Overview
The Decline Link Button in the Email Builder allows users to add a clickable button within an email campaign that enables participants to decline an invitation or action. This component helps streamline communication by providing recipients with an easy way to respond. Users can configure properties such as ID, Title, Section Version Type, URL, and Target behavior, and customize the button text using styling and formatting options. Participants can validate the functionality and appearance of the button in the final email content.
Step-by-Step Approach
1. Add the Decline Link Button
- 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 Decline Link Button component from the available elements.
- Drag and drop the component into the desired section of the email layout.
2. Configure Button Properties
- Click on the Decline Link Button 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 Button Link and Label
- Enter or edit:
- Button Title: Define the display text of the button.
- URL: Enter the decline link (with or without HTTPS).
- Select:
- Target: Choose how the link opens (e.g., same tab or new tab).
4. Customize Button Text
- Click on the button within the Email Builder.
- Rename or edit the button text directly.
- Apply available styling and formatting options such as:
- Font size and style
- Text alignment
- Bold, italic, underline
- Color adjustments
5. Reposition the Decline Link Button
- Click and drag the Decline Link Button.
- Move it to the desired location within the email layout.
6. Remove the Decline Link Button
- Select the Decline Link Button.
- Click on Delete/Remove.
- Confirm the action to remove it from the email template.
7. Validate Decline Link Button (Participant View)
- Open or preview the email as a participant.
- Verify that the button is visible.
- Ensure:
- The button text is displayed correctly.
- Clicking the button redirects to the correct decline page or action.
- The selected target behavior (same tab/new tab) works as expected.
- Styling and formatting are applied correctly.
- The button is properly aligned within the email layout.
Result:
You can successfully add, configure, and validate the Decline Link Button within an email campaign, ensuring a smooth and user-friendly way for participants to decline invitations or actions.