Email Editor Documentation

Chamaileon's embedded email design editor. Multi-user, simultaneous editing experience like Sketch & Google Docs combined

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Written by Lucia, Gergely Nagy and Roland Pokornyik

What is a dynamic image element?

Learn what is a dynamic image element in Chamaileon
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

What to do if I don't receive test emails from Chamaileon?

Learn what to do if you are not receiving test emails from Chamaileon
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

What is dark mode and how to use dark mode preview?

Lean more about how to use dark mode preview in Chamaileon
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to add a non-breaking space to the Chamaileon template?

Learn how to add a non-breaking space to your Chamaileon template
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to add special characters in Chamaileon?

Learn how to add special characters in Chamaileon
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How do I import my HTML code to Chamaileon?

Learn how to import HTML code to Chamaileon
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to use brand variable modal?

Learn how to use brand variable modal in Chamaileon
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to add hover styling to a button

Learn how to add hover styling to a button
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to use the video element?

The video element helps you to insert external videos into your email content without the hassle.
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

Email Editor UI changes 2021. 08.

This UI/UX change brings zoomed view and hideable sidebars to the email template editor.
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Written by Gergely Nagy. Updated over a week ago

How to add other Google fonts or custom fonts to my email(s)?

Learn how to define additional Google fonts or custom fonts that meet your brand requirements.
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I change the bulletin color?

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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to add a phone number to a link (button, text, image)?

Learn how to add a phone number to a link
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How do I reorder columns on mobile?

Learn how to reorder columns on mobile
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to add a new block?

Lean how to add a new block to your template in Chamaileon
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to change multicolumn spacing?

Learn how to change multicolumn spacing
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to change column stacking?

Learn how to change column stacking order
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

Do you have stock photos available in the gallery?

Learn how to use stock photos available in the gallery
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to adjust text spacing?

Learn how to adjust text spacing
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to change the subject line/preview text of my email template in Chamaileon?

Learn how to change the subject line/preview text in Chamaileon
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to bring multicolumn elements closer to each other?

Learn how to bring multicolumn elements closer
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to ''reposition'' an element?

Element positioning in HTML emails is not an easy feat. Learn how to reposition an element in Chamaileon
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to request a review/approval?

Learn how to request a review/approval
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How can I wrap text around an image?

Learn if you can wrap text around an image in Chamaileon
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How do I create a transparent divider?

Learn how to create a transparent divider
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to change an email template language?

Learn how to change a template language in Chamaileon
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to set the Gmail promotions feature?

Learn how to set the Gmail promotions feature
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

Chamaileons' Email Editor

Read about features of our editor and how to use them
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How do advanced elements work?

Learn how does dynamic image element works
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How do I make my background images to fit the box?

Learn how to fit background images to the box
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to set a background image of a box in Chamaileon?

Learn how to add a background image of a box in Chamaileon
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How do I add a vertical line to my email template?

Learn how to add a vertical line to your email template
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to prevent Gmail to display a download icon on the images?

Learn how to prevent Gmail to display a download icon on the images
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to save my email as a template?

Learn how to save your email as a template
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

What is real-time editing and how it works?

Learn what is real-time editing and how you can use it to improve your productivity
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to change the email's width?

Learn how to change the email's width
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to add view this email in the browser link?

Learn how to add a "view in browser" or "open in browser link to your email's header in Chamaileon
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to left-align my template?

Learn how to make your template left-aligned
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to use the social media icons element?

Learn how to use the social media icons element in Chamaileon
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to use custom code element in the editor?

Learn how to use social media and custom code elements in the editor
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to adjust the top/bottom/left/right padding and margin?

How to adjust the up/down/left/right padding and margin
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How does block-locking work?

Learn how does block-locking work in Chamaileon
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to change the background of the block?

Learn how to change background of fullwidth elements or blocks
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How to use blocks?

Learn how to speed up email production process with blocks, that is a module (row) of email design and help you create new campaigns quickly
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

What does fluid on mobile feature do?

Learn what does fluid on mobile feature does
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

What are the common discrepancies that might occur when using the importing function in Chamaileon?

Learn about common discrepancies that might occur when using the importing function in Chamaileon
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

What does ''lock width'' feature do?

Learn what does ''lock width'' feature do in Chamaileon
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How to add border color to a text box?

Learn how to add border color to a text box
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

Different email content order on mobile and desktop

Learn how to align elements on desktop and mobile view (reorder on mobile)
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I create an unsubscribe link in the text?

Learn how to create unsubscribe link text in Chamaileon
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How to use the photo editor?

Learn how to use the new photo editor in Chamaileon
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I add a text over an image/image under text?

Learn how to add text over an image/image under text
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How to use the shared image library?

Learn all the benefits of the new image library
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Written by Lucia. Updated over a week ago

How do I make round corners on the box?

Learn how to make round corner on the box in Chamaileon
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I use show on mobile/desktop feature?

Learn how to use show on mobile/desktop feature
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

What should I do if background images in my email template are not showing up in Outlook?

Learn what to do if background images are not showing up in Outlook
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How to create an email signature in Chamaileon?

Learn how to create an email signature with Chamaileon's editor
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How to save a template as a (PDF) document?

Learn how to save a template as a (PDF) document
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How to add a survey to an email?

Learn how to add a survey to an email
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I add a simple data table to an email?

Learn how to add a simple data table to an email
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

What should I do if I am not receiving a test email?

This is what you need to do if you are not receiving a test email
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

I am unable to save a template, what should I do?

What to do if you can't save a template
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I link to an email address?

Learn how to add an email address as a link to some text
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How to turn 4 columns on desktop to 2 - 2 columns on mobile?

Learn how to turn 4 columns on desktop to 2 - 2 columns on mobile
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I send a test email?

Learn how to send a test email?
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

What is a "Box"?

Learn what is a "Box"
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I add an email address as a link to a button?

Learn how to add an email address as a link to a button in Chamaileon
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I add an animated GIF to an email?

Learn how to add animated GIF to an email
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How can I resize images?

Learn how to resize an image in Chamaileon
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

What should I do if I encounter a bug?

Learn what should you do if you encounter a bug
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How to use basic content elements - text, image, button

Learn how to use basic content elements - text, image, button
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

What are rows and columns?

Learn what are what are rows and columns
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

What is the email ‘’body’’?

Learn what is email ''body''
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I add a (URL) link to an image?

Learn how to add a link to an image
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I add a link to a button?

Learn how to add a link to a button
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I change a column’s width?

Learn how to change a column’s width
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I change the background color of boxes in pre-defined templates?

Learn how to change the background color of boxes in pre-defined templates
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I change the background of the email?

Learn how to change the background of the email
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I delete or add a column in a box?

Learn how to delete or add a column in a box
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I add/change text spacing?

Learn how to dd/change text spacing in Chamaileon
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

Where will the images uploaded in Chamaileon be stored?

Learn where will the images uploaded in Chamaileon be stored
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I add an image?

Learn how to add an image in Chamaileon
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I insert a link in text?

Learn how to insert a link in text
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago

How do I add a countdown timer?

Learn how to add a countdown timer in Chamaileon
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Written by Roland Pokornyik. Updated over a week ago