# Templates The templating system in phpList is designed to create a workflow that keeps things simple for the campaign creator. ## The Templating Workflow in phpList There are two elements to the workflow: 1. Creating and uploading a template; this is done very rarely 2. Choosing and using the template; this is done for every campaign Step one is the more complex and it is often done by a web designer or system administrator. We cover this in the creating a template chapter. There is also a really easy templates chapter to help you if you do not have a designer. The second part of the workflow is very simple. The person creating the campaign simply selects the template by name from a drop down menu after the campaign message has been written. The template is then applied during sending, like a wrapper around the text, and the person sending the campaign does not come into contact with the template code at all. *The template is not applied to emails sent to subscribers who request a plain text email.* The very first step is to create your campaign and add content. Go to **Campaigns > Send a campaign** and add your content. The second step is to add a template for your campaign. You can choose between the default templates or choose one you have uploaded yourself. To do that click the **Format** button next to the **Content** button. [![Screenshot-from-2019-06-29-22-42-08.png](https://www.phplist.org/manual/uploads/images/gallery/2019-06/scaled-1680-/nH8W8UTSLkituT2M-Screenshot-from-2019-06-29-22-42-08.png)](https://www.phplist.org/manual/uploads/images/gallery/2019-06/nH8W8UTSLkituT2M-Screenshot-from-2019-06-29-22-42-08.png) ### Send test In order to be 100% sure that the final result of your campaign will look as you wish for your subscribes, it is recommended you send a test campaign to yourself. On the bottom of your page you will find the **"Send test"** field. You can send a test campaign to more than one email addresses. [![Screenshot-from-2019-06-29-22-40-49.png](https://www.phplist.org/manual/uploads/images/gallery/2019-06/scaled-1680-/6guPgZ9uMIohtCd1-Screenshot-from-2019-06-29-22-40-49.png)](https://www.phplist.org/manual/uploads/images/gallery/2019-06/6guPgZ9uMIohtCd1-Screenshot-from-2019-06-29-22-40-49.png)On the email you will receive you will notice that your campaign is wrapped by the template. If you are happy with its look, you can proceed with sending the campaign. [![Screenshot-from-2019-06-29-22-45-14.png](https://www.phplist.org/manual/uploads/images/gallery/2019-06/scaled-1680-/SAHC0zRFkyN0fPjk-Screenshot-from-2019-06-29-22-45-14.png)](https://www.phplist.org/manual/uploads/images/gallery/2019-06/SAHC0zRFkyN0fPjk-Screenshot-from-2019-06-29-22-45-14.png) ## Feedback Discuss this chapter [here](https://discuss.phplist.org/t/templates-manual-chapter-feedback-and-discussion/218).