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eCommunication Standards.

E-mail Template Elements

The e-mail template design unites University of Minnesota e-mail communications to make them easily recognizable to recipients and provides tested examples of inline coding to style the e-mail text.

The image to the right (click for larger version) illustrates the elements that make up the e-mail template.

Required for e-mail

The University's current policies do not specifially address requirements for e-mail (requirements are being written). The following reflects what is being proposed for policy:

The e-mail template header and footer include these requirements (see example above).

E-mail checklist items

The following recommended checklist items are explained throughout the e-mail standards:

Graphics and text

Guidelines for the e-mail graphic header and text sections are offered to help maintain consistency throughout the University's e-mail communications and to help you adhere to policies and best practices.

 

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Dissected e-mail template code.

Mass e-mail checklist

Specific requirements and recommendations for mass e-mail are covered throughout this site. See the complete checklist for a summary and links to explanations of checklist items.