AudienceView Documentation

• Correspondence Messages Pages
  • Correspondence Messages-Search Page
  • Correspondence Messages-Basic Page
  • Correspondence Messages-Build Page
  • Correspondence Messages-Schedule Page
  • Correspondence Messages-Preview Page
• Sending Messages
  • Creating a Message
  • Building the Content of a Message
  • Using the Rich Text Editor to Create the Content of a Message
    • Rich Text Formats and Operations for Messages
    • Selecting and Using a Template for a Message
    • Copying Selected Text from Microsoft Word Documents into a Message
    • Searching for Text in a Message
    • Finding and Replacing Text in a Message
    • Creating a Link in a Message
    • Creating and Using an Anchor in a Message
    • Creating an Email Link in a Message
    • Inserting an Image in a Message
      • Inserting an Image from your Computer in a Message
      • Inserting an Image from the Internet in a Message
    • Editing an Image in a Message
    • Inserting a File in a Message
    • Inserting a Table in a Message
    • Editing a Table in a Message
    • Inserting a Horizontal Line in a Message
    • Inserting an Emoticon in a Message
    • Inserting a Special Character in a Message
    • Inserting a Page Break in a Message
    • Customizing the Message Text Appearance
    • Viewing the Message in Full Screen
  • Using the Source Editor to Create the Content of a Message
    • HTML Restrictions Within Messages
  • Building Links to Performances, Bundles, Articles and Miscellaneous Items in a Message
    • Linking to a Performance in a Message
    • Linking to a Bundle in a Message
    • Linking to an Article in a Message
    • Linking to a Miscellaneous Item in a Message
    • Linking to a Gift in a Message
    • Referrer Codes
  • Inserting Tags into a Message
  • Previewing a Message
  • Testing and Scheduling Messages
    • Permission and Content Requirements for Scheduling Message
    • Sending a Test Message
    • Scheduling a Message
  • Modifying a Message
  • Copying a Message
  • Deleting a Message

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The source editor can be used to disambiguate the source code for your message. When using the rich text editor, there are custom tags that AudienceView software uses to create message formats and layouts. These can become ambiguous over the course of editing the message. It is understood that to use the source editor, you have a basic knowledge of XHTML and its appropriate tag format and content.

To use the source editor to edit a message, complete the following:

1. Open the Correspondence application from the AudienceView Desktop.
2. Select the Messages tab.
   The Messages|Search page appears.
3. Search for and select the message that you want to work with. For more information, refer to the Correspondence Messages-Search Page and Performing Searches.
   If you have not previously created the desired message, create the basic information for the message. For more information, refer to Creating a Message.
   The Messages|Basic page appears.
4. Select the Build tab.
   The Messages|Build page appears.
5. Click the 'Source' button ( ). The Messages|Build page displays with the content of the message displayed in XHTML source.
6. Edit or add to the content of your message using XHTML. Refer to an XHTML source guide like the one found at http://www.w3schools.com/xhtml/default.asp w3schools.com.
7. To return to the Rich Text editor, click the 'Source' button ( ).
   The Messages|Build page displays with the content of the message displayed in a WYSIWYG format.
8. Click 'Apply'.
   A window confirms that the application updated the message.
9. Click 'OK'.