Working with the Banner signature element – Exclaimer Cloud Knowledge Base

Description

The Banner element enables you to add larger (typically promotional) images to your signature designs.

NOTE: The Banner element works exactly the same way as the Image/Logo element. The difference between Banner and Image/Logo elements is that when a banner is added, the placeholder is a large rectangle - so you would typically place this element above or below other signature details.

To add a banner to your email signature, simply drag and drop the Banner element onto the signature/gridded background.

How to access it

To access the Banner signature element:

Open the signature (in the Signature Designer) to which you wish to add the Banner element.
For more information, see how you can select a signature to edit.
From the left-hand side toolbox, expand Images & Icons and select the Banner element.

Please click on the required options listed below to go through the detailed description:

Adding a Banner element

To add a Banner element to the signature:

Drag and drop the Banner element at the required location on your canvas.

Example:

The Banner window is displayed:

Selecting an Image

To select an image:

NOTES: You can either add a banner by embedding it directly onto the signature or by hosting it externally and linking to it. Please see below the differences between embedded images and linked images with their pros and cons:

Embedded Images are uploaded from an image file on your computer to your signature and are attached directly into the email.

Pros
- They are always on the initial email sent.
- They can be seen by all recipients.
Cons
- They can be removed by the mail client, device or internal system.
- They increase the file size of the email.
- The image quality degrades over multiple responses.

Linked Images need to be uploaded to the internet, such as on your company's website, and the URL for the image is added to the signature.

Pros
- They are less likely to get removed by the mail client, device or internal system.
- They do not lose quality over time.
- They do not affect the file size of the email.
Cons
- They require an internet connection to view the images.
- Some mail clients require you to "Click here to download pictures." before you can view them.
- They require a publicly facing web storage, such as your company's web directory or an alternative image hosting site such as OneDrive or Google Drive.

In the Banner window,

Select the Linked Image URL option. Enter the Image URL which needs to be linked to the signature.

OR
Select the Embedded Image Upload option. Click UPLOAD IMAGE to locate and select the required image file that needs to be embedded within the signature.

Example:
Click OK to confirm the changes else, click Cancel.

Removing an image from the signature

To remove an image:

Within the canvas, select the required image you wish to delete.
From the right-hand pane, click DELETE.
Example:
Click OK to confirm the changes else, click Cancel.

Defining Banner properties

To define how the banner will look in your email signature:

When you add a banner, the properties are displayed on the right-hand pane.

Image properties

Image properties are used to specify where the image file can be found:

We recommend the use of PNG, JPG and JPEG images. For more information, see Embedded images vs linked images in email signatures.

Linked Image URL

If required, select then enter the appropriate URL for the image that you wish to display.

Embedded Image Upload

If required, select to embed an image into your design.

Upload Image

Click to locate and upload the required image file.

NOTES:

The maximum file size allowed for uploaded images is 150kb.
The maximum image dimensions are 2048 x 2048 pixels.
We recommend that any email signature images you use are 96 dots per inch (dpi).

Hyperlink properties

Hyperlink properties are used to apply a hyperlink to the image (so when a recipient clicks the image, they are directed to the associated web page):

Destination URL	Enter the required target URL that will open when the image is clicked.
Alt Text	Enter 'alternate' text to be shown if, for some reason, this image cannot be displayed.

Background properties

Background properties are used to define what (if any) background is applied for the image. The default setting is for transparency; however, you can choose a colour if required.
For more information, see the difference between background image and background colour

Background	Enter or select the background colour of the image/icon.

Visibility properties

Visibility properties are used to determine the circumstances under which the selected image should/should not be displayed:

Always visible	By default, Always visible is selected. This means that the selected image will always be visible in the signature.
Auto-hiding separator	This option is not valid for images.
Visible when	Select to define the conditions when the selected image needs to be visible on the signature.

Alignment properties

Alignment properties are used to determine the horizontal and vertical alignment of the selected image:

Horizontal	Select one of the required options to horizontally align the image within the signature. The different options are: Left, Center, Right, Justify or Stretch.
Vertical	Select one of the required options to vertically align the image within the signature. The different options are: Top, Center, Bottom.

Border properties

Border properties are used to define borders for the selected image:

All	Select border properties from the options available, then select All the same to ensure that all borders (left, right, top and bottom) within the signature have the same properties. By default, no border is applied and the border size is set to zero (0).
Left / Right / Top /Bottom	Select individual border properties (left, right, top and bottom). These options are enabled if All the same option is not selected.

Padding properties

Padding properties are used to define spacing for the selected image:

All	Select padding properties you want to apply (left, right, top and bottom) across the selected image from the options available. Select All the same to ensure that the selected image has the same padding throughout. You can select the padding in pixels or points. By default, no padding is applied.
Left / Right / Top /Bottom	Select individual padding settings for left, right, top and bottom. These options are enabled if All the same option is not selected.

Size properties

Size properties are used to define the size of the selected image:
(The maximum dimensions for an image are 2048 pixels by 2048 pixels)

Width	By default, the width is set to auto. This means that the image will adjust its width depending on the size of the message viewer. If required, you can also enter the exact width for the selected image - in pixels or points.
Height	By default, the height is set to auto. This means that the image will adjust its height depending on the size of the message viewer. If required, you can also enter the exact height for the selected image - in pixels or points.