Template Gallery
Browse and select from a library of professionally designed email signature templates. The gallery provides ready-to-use templates that can be customized with your branding, colors, and dynamic user variables.
Gallery Categories
| Category | Description | Templates |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate | Professional business signatures | 12 templates |
| Modern | Clean, minimal designs | 8 templates |
| Creative | Bold designs with imagery | 6 templates |
| Legal | Includes compliance disclaimers | 4 templates |
| Healthcare | HIPAA-ready templates | 3 templates |
| Seasonal | Holiday and event templates | 5 templates |
Template Features
Layout Options
- Horizontal — Contact info arranged in a single row
- Vertical — Contact info stacked vertically
- Two-column — Logo on left, contact info on right
- Card style — Bordered card-like appearance
Customizable Elements
Each template supports customization of:
- Company logo — Upload your logo or use a URL
- Brand colors — Set primary and accent colors to match your brand
- Social media icons — Add links to LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
- Contact fields — Choose which fields to display (phone, mobile, fax, address)
- Banner area — Optional promotional banner below the signature
- Disclaimer — Optional legal or confidentiality text
Dynamic Variables
All templates support Azure AD dynamic variables for automatic personalization:
- Display name, title, department, company
- Email address, phone numbers
- Office location and address
- Custom attributes for specialized fields
Using a Template
- Browse gallery — Select a template that fits your brand style.
- Preview — View the template with sample data to assess the design.
- Customize — Upload your logo, set brand colors, and configure fields.
- Map variables — Ensure dynamic variables map to your Azure AD attributes.
- Test — Send test emails to verify rendering across email clients.
- Deploy — Create a signature rule to deploy the template.
HTML Compatibility
Templates are designed for cross-client compatibility:
- Inline CSS for consistent rendering
- Table-based layout for Outlook compatibility
- Responsive design for mobile email clients
- Tested across Outlook, Gmail, Apple Mail, and web clients
Best Practices
- Match your brand — Select templates that align with your corporate identity guidelines.
- Test across clients — Verify rendering in Outlook desktop, web, and mobile clients.
- Keep it concise — Select templates with only the information your users need to display.
- Use standard image formats — PNG or JPG logos render most reliably across email clients.
API Reference
GET /api/exchange/signatures/gallery
List available gallery templates
GET /api/exchange/signatures/gallery/:id
Get template details and preview
POST /api/exchange/signatures/gallery/:id/customize
Create customized version of gallery template
GET /api/exchange/signatures/gallery/categories
List template categories
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