TheSpark email app by Readdlehas a lot ofgreat featuresthat users find helpful on both iOS and Mac. And, the company recently added one more to the list;email templates. This terrific addition to the app makes composing emails that you create on regular basis much simpler.
This tutorial shows you what’s available and how to use Spark email templates.
Spark email template basics
Before getting into how to create and use templates, here are some basics to keep in mind.
Creating a Spark email template on Mac
Now that you have the basics, let’s create a template! When you open Spark, you’re able to access the templates two different ways.
Both actions will take you to the same Templates window. Once there, you can chooseNew TemplateunderMy Templates. Or, you can click theplus signin a specific account to create the template there.
Then, follow these steps.
1)Give your template aNameandSubjectat the top.
2)Type in your email message.
3)Select theAdd Placeholder buttonand pop in the placeholders where you need them.
Here’s an example:
Hello [Recipient’s first name],
Thank you for your recent order of [Product name].
We’re happy to have you as a customer and look forward to serving you further.
Thank you,
[My full name]
As you may see, the blue placeholders were chosen from the list of preset options. The orange placeholder is a custom placeholder that I labeled “Product name”.
When you finish, the template is automatically saved.
Using a Spark email template on Mac
Now when you’re ready to use the template you create, simply do the following.
1)Compose, reply to, or forward an email. If you are composing a new email, be sure to enter the recipientbeforeapplying the template otherwise the blue preset placeholders for the recipient will not populate.
2)At the bottom right of the email window, click theTemplates button.
3)Select the name of the template you want to use.
Once you click to use the template, it will pop into your email and the blue placeholders will automatically populate. You will also see a very brief message letting you know the template was applied and you can clickUndoto remove it.
Next, just enter the information for any of the orange placeholders that you use. If you forget to do this, Spark will remind you before the email can be sent.
Spark email templates on iPhone
If you use Spark on your iPhone in addition to Mac, you can access your templates on your device as well create and use new ones.
Creating a new template
Open Spark on your iPhone and follow these steps to create a new template.
1)Open the menu on the left, scroll down to and tapSettings.
2)TapTemplates.
3)ChooseNew Template.
Just like on Mac, you can give your template a Name and Subject, type your text, and add placeholders.
Using a template
Applying a template to an email is simple, just do the following.
2)On the bottom left of the email window, click theTemplates button.
Again, like on Mac, you will see your blue placeholders populate with the information and you’ll need to enter the details into the orange placeholders.
Wrapping it up
The ability to create email templates inSparkreally is a nice new feature. Having different templates for various emails you send regularly is a total time-saver. Are you going to use this handy new Spark feature? If you do, let us know what you think of it!
You might also check out how toset up multiple signatures in Sparkandconfigure your Spark Smart Inbox.
