# Creating a Template

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With Loopit's email template functionality, you can create professional, customizable templates for various purposes, like booking confirmations. Follow this guide to create a personalized booking confirmation email template.

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### Navigate to Email Templates

* **Access Settings:**
  * From the left-hand menu, go to **Settings**.
* **Find Templates Section:**
  * Select **Email Templates** under the Templates section.
* **Create a New Template:**
  * Click **Create New Template** and name it, e.g., "Booking Confirmation."
  * Add a description like “Email sent to confirm receipt of a booking.”
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### Configure Template Settings

* **Select Entity Type:**
  * Choose the [**Entity Type**](/settings/email-templates/entity-types.md) that relates to this email.
  * For a booking confirmation, select **Booking**.

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*This links the template to the Booking Module in Loopit, allowing access to merge fields like customer name, booking details, vehicle information, and more.*
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* **Save Settings:**
  * Click **Create** to move to the design stage.
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### Design Your Template

* **Drag and Drop Interface:**
  * Use the drag-and-drop editor to design your email. Add text, images, buttons, or HTML components.
  * Adjust styling, like font size, weight, and colors, to match your brand.
* **Add a Headline:**
  * Drag a text field into the email body.
  * Example: Write “Congratulations, your booking is confirmed!”
  * Style it as a headline (e.g., font size 24, bold).
* **Add Body Text with Merge Tags:**
  * Drag another text field below the headline.
  * Use the [**Merge Tags**](/settings/email-templates/merge-tags.md) dropdown to insert dynamic fields like:
    * Customer’s first name (e.g., "Hi, \[Owner First Name]")
    * Booking start date
    * Vehicle make and model

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Example:

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"Hi \[Owner First Name],\
Your booking has been confirmed! Pick-up is scheduled for \[Start Date]. Enjoy driving your \[Make] \[Model]."
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* **Customize the Subject Line:**
  * Add a dynamic subject like:
    * "Congratulations, \[Owner First Name]! Your booking is confirmed."
  * Use merge tags to personalize the subject.
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### Save and Review

* **Preview Your Email:**
  * Ensure all merge tags and content display correctly.
  * Adjust design elements for a polished look.
* **Save Template:**
  * Click **Save** to finalize your template.
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## Using Merge Tags

Merge tags allow you to personalize your email templates by dynamically inserting information, such as customer details or booking data.

* **How to Add Merge Tags:**\
  Within any text element, use the **Merge Tags** dropdown in the formatting panel to view a list of available tags.
* **Inserting Merge Tags:**\
  Simply click the desired tag to insert it inline with your copy.

For example, adding the tag `[Owner First Name]` in your text will automatically display the customer’s name, like "Hi, John!" in the final email. Merge tags ensure your emails feel tailored and professional.

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