Why Google Fonts?

Google Fonts give you versatility and visual appeal, letting marketers and designers enrich their email content with distinctive typefaces that fit their brand identity. With hundreds of font families available, each designed for readability and visual impact across devices, you can craft emails that connect more effectively with your audience.

Accessing Google Fonts in the Email Builder is straightforward. You can browse and select fonts directly from the interface, previewing how each typeface fits your email design before applying it. This makes creating visually compelling emails simple, with no extra coding or external tools needed.

  • Go to Marketing -> Emails, then access the Campaigns or Templates section.
  • Open any existing campaign or template or start from scratch.

Select a Text Element

Find the text element in your email builder where you want to apply the Google Font, then select it to open the text editor. If there's no text element yet, drag and drop one to the right spot and add your text.

Add New Font

Click the font selector in the upper panel of the email builder. A dropdown menu will appear with a selection of system fonts. To add a new font, click the "+ Add Font" button.

Find your font in the dropdown menu in the modal window. Selecting a font will show a text preview on the right. Once you've chosen, save it by clicking "Add Font."

The font will now be accessible in the font selector across all builders.

Managing the Font

After adding your font, you can manage it by selecting the Settings icon under Emails > Campaigns.

Next, access the Fonts view by selecting "Fonts" from the left panel.

Deleting a Font

To delete a font, click the trash icon next to it. For campaigns where text already uses this font, the style will stay as it is, but the font will appear greyed out in the selector.

Add a New Font

You can also add a new font from this modal by selecting the Add font button.

Find your font in the dropdown menu in the modal window. Once you've chosen, save it by clicking "Add Font."

The font will now be accessible in the font selector across all builders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use any Google Font in my emails?

  • Yes, the Email Builder gives you access to a wide range of Google Fonts, with compatibility across different email clients.

Q: Will using Google Fonts affect email load times?

  • Google Fonts are optimised for web use, including email environments, so they have minimal impact on load times while keeping visual quality high.

Q: How do I ensure consistency across devices when using custom fonts?

  • The Email Builder handles font rendering across devices automatically, so recipients get a consistent display and good readability.

Troubleshooting Tips

Font Display Issues: If fonts look different from what you expected, check that the selected Google Font is supported by major email clients.

Loading Delays: Optimise font usage by choosing fonts that balance looks with performance, keeping load times short.

Preview Functionality: Use the preview feature in the Email Builder to check how fonts render across various devices and adjust as needed.