Canva is a useful design tool for a wide range of people, for a wide range of purposes. But I have fielded a relatively large number of tickets asking “Why can’t I get my email template to look like my Canva design?” The answer is that the world of government email is not exactly the same as the world of Canva. Email is not exactly the same as a lot of things that people sometimes like to try to get it to be like – Word, PDF, Webpage, Infographic, etc. – Email code is pretty specific and kind of strict, often confusing, and almost always filled with challenges. But I think that there is a middle ground. I think that you can come up with a great design in Canva, and then use it to inspire and drive your email template setup and design. I think that if you remember a few key things, you will be able to get your emails to look a little closer to your beautiful Canva designs.
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