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Better Template Input Controls

Nicki Pabst
Nicki Pabst
Co-founder & Email wizard

Template inputs now give template authors more control over what marketers can enter in the Email Editor. You can guide users toward valid content before review and export, without adding manual checks at the end.

Add validation rules to inputs​

You can now add validation rules to many input types in the Template Editor. Required fields, character limits, "must change from default" rules, and format checks help catch missing or invalid content early.

When something needs attention, the Email Editor shows a clear warning on the field. Review and export stay blocked until the issue is fixed.

TODO: Add a screenshot of the Email Editor sidebar showing an input with a validation warning and tooltip.

Templates can now use Number inputs for values like spacing, layout limits, and item counts. Number inputs can include minimum and maximum values, and can be shown as sliders when the value should stay within a clear range.

Link inputs are now built for standalone URLs like button destinations and image links. They support URL validation, HTTPS rules, merge tags, and custom link attributes for tracking or accessibility.

TODO: Add a short video showing a template author adding a Number input with slider mode and a Link input with validation rules.

Show fields only when they matter​

Template settings and inputs can now be shown conditionally. That keeps the editor cleaner by hiding fields that only matter after another option has been selected.

Hidden fields do not block review or export while they are hidden, so users are only asked to fix fields that are relevant to the email they are building.

Other fixes and improvements​

  • Rich text links and Link inputs can now require custom link attributes, so tracking and accessibility details are less likely to be missed.
  • Integration access can now be limited to specific users or groups, so teams only see the exports, segments, and recipient fields they can use.