Communication Index Guide News and Media Relations

E-Newsletters

Note: For easier reference, print this page before downloading the template.

The Purdue Extension e-newsletter template helps Extension staff produce consistent, professional electronic newsletters for their readers. By sending newsletters via e-mail, Extension staff can eliminate printing and mailing costs.

The customizable template includes the Purdue Extension banner and other images consistent with our marketing efforts. Use the template in Microsoft Outlook to create and send your newsletters. It may take a little practice, but you should find that creating an e-newsletter in Outlook is similar to working with Microsoft Word.

E-Newsletter Template (updated February 2008)

1. To save the e-newsletter template, click on the link above to open the template in a new browser window.
   
2. When the template appears, click on the "File" menu in your browser's top tool bar and select "Save As" to bring up the dialogue box.
   
3. In the dialogue box, select the folder where you want to save the template.
   
4. In the "File name:" box, give the template a name you will remember (such as "newslettertemplate").
   
5. Where it says, "Save as type:" select "Web Page, HTML only (*.htm, *.html)" from the pull down menu.
   
6. Click on the "Save" button.

For instructions on how to use the template in Outlook, download the step-by-step instructions below.

E-Newsletter Quick Start Instructions
This Word document provides basic instructions for creating e-newsletters.

E-Newsletter Advanced Instructions
In addition to the Quick Start Instructions, this Word document provides illustrations and instructions for advanced functions.

Further Assistance
If you have any questions about the Purdue Extension e-newsletter template, please contact:

Virginia Quesada
E-Magazine Writer/Marketer
615 W. State Street
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-6681
ginnyjr@purdue.edu

Kevin Smith
Editor
615 W. State Street
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-9558
kevlsmith@purdue.edu