Overview

This article guides users on how to enhance their newsletters in PostBeyond by using HTML for customizations beyond the basic text editor options. It covers changing font types and colors, and explains why embedding videos directly might not be effective. The article also provides resources for further HTML guidance and offers support contact information.

Information

How Can I Use HTML to Customize My Newsletters?

Learn how to use HTML to create custom Newsletters in PostBeyond.

In addition to the customization available in the text editor when creating newsletters, you can also add custom fonts, colors, and any other customizations that can be achieved through HTML.

How do I customize my newsletters through the HTML editor?

Start by typing out your email within the 'Body' section of the newsletter text editor. Once your email is written, open the HTML code editor by clicking on the '<>> Source' button.

After clicking on 'Source', the email you composed will appear in HTML code. You can then edit that code to allow for different fonts, colors, and media to appear in your email.

How can I change the font type?

If you want to change the font type in your newsletter to a specific font, such as 'Tahoma', you can add the following HTML tag at the beginning of your newsletter:

<font face="tahoma">

To verify that the font has been changed to your preference, you can preview the newsletter. Below is an example of how the font 'Tahoma' would appear in an email:

Upon clicking the preview, you should see that the font of your email has changed to 'Tahoma', as shown in the image below:

Here is another example showing the email content with the 'Tahoma' font applied:

Remember, you can replace 'Tahoma' with any other font of your choice, such as 'Calibri', 'Helvetica', or 'Comic Sans'. Here is an example with a different font applied:

How can I change the font colour?

Changing the font colour is very similar to changing the font size. For example, if you want to change the font colour of a section from black to red, simply enter the following line of code before the line where you would like the colour changed:

When switching back over to the text editor, you will now find that the text is red:

What else can I customize?

You can customize any formatting that can be achieved with HTML code. This includes adjustments to line spacing, font size, and the addition of elements like buttons, images, and other media. For more comprehensive information on HTML coding, the following resource is available:

https://www.w3schools.com/html/html_basic.asp

Can I Add Videos?

Unfortunately, most email clients do not support embedding videos directly in emails. While it is technically feasible to embed a video using HTML code in an email newsletter, it is likely that the video will not display in the recipient's inbox. Instead, you can use an image as a link to serve as a visual cue for a video, offering more than just a plain URL or hyperlink in your email.

Helpful Resources

Below are some resources to help you with newsletters:

FAQ

How do I access the HTML code editor in PostBeyond's newsletter text editor?

You can access the HTML code editor by composing your email in the 'Body' section and then clicking on the '<>> Source' button.

Can I change the font and color of my newsletter text using HTML?

Yes, you can change the font by adding a specific HTML tag like , and change the color by adding a color style tag before the text you want to alter.

Why can't I embed videos directly in my newsletters?

Most email clients do not support the embedding of videos directly in emails, so it's recommended to use an image linked to the video instead.

Where can I find more comprehensive information on HTML coding for newsletters?

You can visit https://www.w3schools.com/html/html_basic.asp for more comprehensive information on HTML coding.