• Add an image to a Studio message (upload or image database)

  Video guide In this video guide we will demonstrate to great ways of adding images to your Studio message Upload from the file archive Find and add an image from the integrated image databases like Unsplash Step by Step Guide Upload from the file archive When you are in the Studio editor you have a selection of tools on the right hand-side On the furthest right hand side you have a dark grey menu bar with the options "Content", "Blocks", "Body" and "Images" WheFew readers

• Create you own template in Studio

  Video Guide In this video we will demonstrate how you create your own templates for ChurchDesk Studio Step by Step Guide The best way to create your own template is to use our templates as point of departure to build further on our experience and customise it to your needs.  So create a new Studio message using one of our templates Modify the template to your needs Then go to the option more in the upper right hand corner of the Studio editor, here in the drop-down you haFew readers

• Create a new message in Studio

  Video guide for creating a Studio message In the following you will find a video detailing the following: How to create a new Studio message Choose a template suitable for your message Quick demo of that it is easy to edit the content to make it your own Define which person will be set as sender of the message Select the message recipients Change the Subject line (inspire people to open your message) Send Create a new Studio message Go to ChurchDesk PeFew readers

• Create one or more columns in your Studio message

  Step by Step Guide In general the easiest solution is to find one of our pre-made templates that has the style and content that fits your preference. In here it is to modify the style and duplicate section or block as you like. In the following steps we will explain how to create columns from scratch On the furthest right hand side in Studio you have the menu "Content" within that you can drag and drop the content option "Columns" Take the "Columns" and drag it into you message wherFew readers

• Adding a dynamic attribute such as a recipient name to a Studio message with Merge Tags

  Step by Step by Guide In Studio you can add dynamic attributes such as a recipients name to a message using Merge Tags in Studio. Here is how Go to a text area in you Studio message where you want to add e.g. a recipient name Once the curser is placed where you want the information select "Merge Tags" in the menu which has popped up for the text area Once you have clicked on "Merge Tags" you will find a set of attributes that you can add to your message here such a recipient firFew readers

• Change the logo for Studio messages

  Video Guide This video illustrates two ways of changing your logo for Studio messages You can change the logo for all newsletter and Studio messages in settings You can change the logo for the individual Studio message that you are editing and sending. Step by Step Guide Change the logo for the individual Studio message - when you occasionally need to change the logo Select the content box with the logo in it for your Studio message Once you have selected the areaFew readers

• A basic overview of the controls in the Studio editor

  Design your message In this part is where you design your message and add your content On the right hand side you have the controls for making your message Content - add the type of content you need Columns - split your message up into multiple columns Buttons - e.g. add a sign-up button for your events Dividers - you can add dividers between your content blocks Heading and Text Image Social media - it is easy to add your various social mediaFew readers

• Share your Studio message on social media and websites

  Step by Step Guide if you are ready to send the message Once youOnce you have created your message and you have sent the message or scheduled the message you will receive get a pop-up message with a URL for easy sharing on social media and website Step by Step Guide if you have already sent the message If you have already sent the message you get the link for sharing the Studio message by going to Messages in People and the select the message that you want to share by clicking oFew readers

• Switch template for your Studio message

  Video guide In this video you will see how to change the template on a Studio message that you are currently editing. Step by Step guide to switching templates There are two ways of switching a template.  Recommended way In general if you are currently in process of creating a Studio message and you are playing around with a design for a message and you want to try out with a different template we would recommend to simply save your work. Create a new message with a new template aFew readers

• Add and manage social media in Studio messages

  Step by Step guide Here you will learn how to add social media to your Studio messages On the right hand side under "Content" you can drag in a section of your social media channels - drag into your message Then on the right hand side in the settings for social media you can decide which social media channels you want to enable and their styling. Simply click on the icons for those you want to add and in the drop down select the visual style of the icons Once you have enabled thFew readers

• Changing the background colours in Studio messages

  Step by Step Guide Select the content area of the message which you want to change the colours for On the right hand side you can change the colours - We recommend to change colours via the "Row properties" so that colour change applies nice to the entire selected row of content In "Row properties" you can change the colour for the background (the margin colour) or for the content background Simply click on the respective colour selector to make your switchFew readers

• Change the width / margins of a Studio message

  Step by Step Guide On the furthest right hand side you have the menu item "Body" Under "Body" you have the option to define "Content Width" in pixels Change the number pixels until you have desired content widthFew readers

• Create and Print a Poster

  Create an event poster directly from the event in the calendar. First you need to create an event in your calendar: Give the event an appealing title. Select a suitable picture... ...and add a meaningful description. If there is a registration option, be sure to add that as well.  In short - make sure you include all the information that will make the event look good on your website and that is informative. Create your poster: Now click on "Show event details". On tFew readers

• Introduction to Studio - The full video guide

  ChurchDesk Studio is your drag & drop editor to design any newsletter, invitation or poster your church would need. Design your own newsletters and invitations Use one of our many beautiful templates for newsletters, invitations etc. Make great posters and flyers for your events with a few clicks. It is easy to print Easy to share on social media - simply copy the link and share it! ChurchDesk Studio is available on Medium and Large Plan and can be purchased as an add-on forFew readers

• Edit an image in Studio - Crop, Resize and more

  Step by step guide on how to edit images in ChurchDesk Studio Once you have added an image to your message (either by uploading or choosing from the integrated image databases) You need to click on the image with your curser Then you will now have on the right hand side the option to to "Apply Effects & More" Then an image editor opens up on the menu bar you have a broad set of options ranging from filters, crop drawing etc. Resize image Click the option resizeFew readers

• Change a background image (Image with text over it)

  In this guide we will show you how to change a background image in a template where there is text on top of the image. Step by Step Guide for changing a background image An image with text on top of it or other kinds of elements such as divider, buttons etc is essentially a background image To change this image you have to select the entire row of content for which this image serve as a background Once you have selected this row you will on the right hand corner find options foFew readers