--- title: "Emails: Template Button Overview" description: The Button element in Ripple’s email templates allows you to create clickable buttons that perform specific actions—such as directing participants to a website, survey, email, or phone call. This feature is ideal for driving participant engagement and simplifying calls to action (CTAs) within your email communications. --- [Skip to content](https://support.enrollnow.io/en/knowledge-base/email-button-overview#main-content) [EnrollNow Support Center](https://support.enrollnow.io/helpdesk?hsLang=en) ![Logo + Tagline](https://support.enrollnow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/EnrollNow/Brand%20Assets/Logo%20+%20Tagline.png?width=300&height=75&name=Logo%20+%20Tagline.png) - [Support Center](https://support.enrollnow.io/helpdesk) - [User Community](https://academy.enrollnow.io/) - [Learning Academy](https://academy.enrollnow.io/) - [Knowledge Base](https://support.enrollnow.io/en/knowledge-base) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Support Center](https://support.enrollnow.io/helpdesk) - [User Community](https://academy.enrollnow.io/) - [Learning Academy](https://academy.enrollnow.io/) - [Knowledge Base](https://support.enrollnow.io/en/knowledge-base) - [EnrollNow Support Center](https://support.enrollnow.io/helpdesk) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [EnrollNow Knowledge Base](https://support.enrollnow.io/en/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) 2. [Study Settings](https://support.enrollnow.io/en/knowledge-base/study-settings?hsLang=en) 3. [Email and Texts](https://support.enrollnow.io/en/knowledge-base/study-settings?hsLang=en#email-and-texts) June 15, 2026 # Emails: Template Button Overview The **Button** element in Ripple’s email templates allows you to create clickable buttons that perform specific actions—such as directing participants to a website, survey, email, or phone call. This feature is ideal for driving participant engagement and simplifying calls to action (CTAs) within your email communications. ![](https://support.enrollnow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Rich%20Text%20Pasting/google-1744658814120.png?width=624&height=268&name=google-1744658814120.png) ### **Adding a Button to an Email Template** To insert a button into your email template: 1. Open the **Content** tab in the email editor. 2. Click the **Button** icon. 3. Drag and drop the Button element into your email layout. ![](https://support.enrollnow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Rich%20Text%20Pasting/google-1744658832657.gif?width=624&height=268&name=google-1744658832657.gif) ### **Button Customization Options** #### **Smart Buttons (Desktop Only)** The **Smart Button** feature helps enhance your button text using AI-generated suggestions. After entering your text: - Select from AI-recommended options to improve clarity or tone. - Select a Preferred option (red) - Adjust the style to match your message (e.g., friendly, professional, witty). (green) > **Note:** Smart Button functionality is not available in Mobile mode. ![](https://support.enrollnow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Rich%20Text%20Pasting/google-1744658885410.png?width=624&height=276&name=google-1744658885410.png) #### **Action Settings** Define the button’s behavior when clicked by selecting one of the following actions: - **Open Website** – Redirects to a specified URL (choose whether it opens in the same or a new tab). - **Send Email** – Opens the recipient’s email client with a pre-filled address, subject, and message body. - **Call Phone Number** – Initiates a phone call (when clicked on a mobile device). : ![](https://support.enrollnow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Rich%20Text%20Pasting/google-1744659065839.png?width=624&height=280&name=google-1744659065839.png) ***Warning*** ⚠️ **Important:** The **Send Email** and **Call Phone Number** actions may not work on all email clients or devices. If reliability is critical, consider using a traditional hyperlink instead. ### **Design and Layout Settings** #### **Button Appearance** Customize your button's look and feel using the following options: - **Text Color** – Change the color of the button's text. - **Background Color** – Set the button’s background color. - **Auto Width** – Automatically resize the button or define a fixed width. - **Alignment** – Align the button left, center, right, or justify within the content block. ![](https://support.enrollnow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Rich%20Text%20Pasting/google-1744659116619.png?width=624&height=275&name=google-1744659116619.png) #### **Spacing and Formatting** - **Line Height** – Adjust vertical spacing between lines of text within the button. - **Padding** – Modify the spacing between the button’s border and its content. - Use the **More Options** toggle to adjust padding for each side individually (top, right, bottom, left). - **Border** – Customize the button’s border thickness, color, radius (rounded corners), and style (solid, dotted, dashed). ![](https://support.enrollnow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Rich%20Text%20Pasting/google-1744659142718.png?width=624&height=280&name=google-1744659142718.png) #### **General Layout** - Adjust the spacing between the button and the surrounding container (column or row). - Use the **More Options** toggle to fine-tune padding for each side of the button’s placement area. ### ![](https://support.enrollnow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Rich%20Text%20Pasting/google-1744659158865.png?width=624&height=276&name=google-1744659158865.png) ### **Responsive Design Controls** The Button element is responsive and can be customized for desktop and mobile viewing modes. To access device-specific settings: - Use the **Desktop** and **Mobile** tabs at the bottom left of the editor. - Alternatively, click the corresponding **desktop** or **mobile** icon within the editing toolbar. #### **Device Visibility** You can choose to hide the button on specific devices: - **Hide on Desktop** – The button will only appear on mobile. - **Hide on Mobile** – The button will only appear on desktop. 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