If you have authored the content of your email in another program, then Direct Mail can import it. Direct Mail can import the following file types:
- HTML
- Plain Text
- RTF
- RTFD
- Apple Mail Stationery
- Microsoft Word
- WordML
- OpenDocument
Here's how to import the contents of a file as the body of your message:
- Go to the Messages tab.
- Select the message you want to import into (or create a new one).
- Choose Message > Import File from the menu bar.
- Select the file you want to import and click Open
There are some important caveats you should be aware of. In general, HTML email only supports a small subset of the styling and effects that are available on the web or in most word processing apps. Here are some things that won't work in your email:
- JavaScript
- Video
- Plugins
- Java
- Most CSS3 styling effects
You can use the Preview window or the design test feature to see what your message will look like when it is sent.