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 Using Personalization / Custom Fields in the Subject Line
Outlook doesn't allow inserting Custom Fields directly into the subject line. As a workaround, insert the Custom Field into the email body first, then copy and paste it into the subject line. PoliteMail will still personalize it correctly.
Adding Personalization to a Message
Learn how to personalize PoliteMail messages with custom fields like First Name or Company. Discover formatting tips, data requirements, and Outlook limitations for subject line personalization.
Subject Suggester
Subject Suggester enhances PoliteMail’s Ai/B Subject Line testing by offering real-time, AI-powered subject line suggestions directly within the subject field.
Message Expiration
Learn how to use PoliteMail’s Message Expiration feature (v5.1+) to set expiration dates for time-sensitive messages. Works with PoliteMail 365 and Online editions. Includes setup requirements, scheduling options, and admin controls for modifying or deleting expirations.
 Using the Open Visibility Feature
PoliteMail’s Open Visibility feature enables recipients to see real-time engagement metrics—like page views, read time, opens, and clicks—directly within the email. Available in all editions and versions, this feature can be added via the Feedback menu and customized by icon, color, and placem
 Using the Social Advocacy Feature
Learn how to use and manage the Social Advocacy feature within PoliteMail. This guide covers setup, customization, and best practices to help boost internal engagement.
Recommended Subject Lines and Ai/B Test
Use PoliteMail's Ai/B feature to improve your email subject lines. Get AI-recommended alternatives or compare two subject lines to predict which will drive more opens.
Checking Your Audience Size
Use PoliteMail's Get Recipient Count feature to check the total number of unique recipients before sending. Avoid duplicates and verify your audience size with ease.
 Using PreFlight Test Send
Use PoliteMail’s Preflight Test Send to preview and test your email before sending. Verify formatting, links, and attachments across devices and avoid inflated metrics with auto-delete options.
How does the new PoliteMail Builder work?
Discover the new PoliteMail Builder—featuring an easier layout, drag-and-drop content, AI-powered subject suggestions, and Folders for organizing templates, layouts, and assets.
How to Use Suppress Auto-Replies
Learn how to use PoliteMail’s Suppress Auto-Replies feature to reduce mailbox congestion by blocking out-of-office replies, auto-responses, and soft bounce reports in both Outlook for the Desktop and PoliteMail Online.
How to Use Direct Replies To
Learn how to use PoliteMail’s “Direct Replies To” feature to route bounce messages to a different inbox, helping keep your primary sending account clear of undeliverables.
 Scheduling Messages to Send at a Specific Date and Time
Learn how to use PoliteMail’s Schedule Send feature to schedule measured emails for future delivery by recipient or sender time zone, with options for working hours, editing, disabling, and deleting sends.
Adding a Table to a New Email Message
PoliteMail doesn’t offer a table tool, but Outlook does. Insert tables in Outlook and add trackable PoliteMail elements, or use table images for static, non-interactive content.
 How To Use Appointment Measurement
Use PoliteMail's Appointment Measurement to track Outlook meeting invites, view RSVP metrics, personalize invites, and access detailed reports. Outlook 2016+ required.
Adding Calendar Invites to a Tracked / Measured Message
Learn how to insert an Outlook calendar meeting invite as a Smart Attachment in PoliteMail (v4.5–4.8). Send the invite as a .ics file to let recipients easily add or respond to meetings.
Sending From Another Email Address when Using Aggregate Measurement Mode
Learn how to send emails from multiple addresses in Outlook using the Delegate Method. Set up delegate access to send on behalf of another account and manage multiple Exchange or POP accounts effectively.
Edit Preheader Text
A practical guide detailing how to customize and display preheader text in Outlook and PoliteMail for both desktop and online versions. Includes step-by-step instructions for editing preheader text, compatibility notes for Outlook and PoliteMail versions, and tips on maximizing message visibility in
Integrate Web Analytics Tracking Tools with PoliteMail
Enable PoliteMail's Analytics Integration to track email-driven web traffic using tools like Google Analytics, Webtrends, or Adobe Analytics. Easily measure campaign performance and link clicks directly from Outlook.
Stopping an Email Message in Progress
Learn how Self-Hosted PoliteMail admins can stop email delivery in progress by halting Mailflow via SMTP server settings. Admin rights required; not available for Cloud users.
Sending Outlook File Attachments
Send standard file attachments with PoliteMail using Outlook, or use Smart Attachments to improve deliverability and track engagement. Learn how to optimize email attachments for better performance.
 How do I change, edit, disable, or delete a scheduled message?
Learn how to access, edit, enable, disable, or delete scheduled PoliteMail messages in Outlook. Manage send times, test sends, and message status with ease.
How do I open a previously sent message?
Learn how to open a previously sent message when using PoliteMail for the Windows desktop or for M365.
What do the different options mean when I click on To: in PoliteMail Online?
Easily select recipients in PoliteMail Online using Address Book, Mailing Lists, Outlook Contacts, or PoliteMail Contacts. Mix and match sources to target the right audience for your email campaigns.
How do I cancel a tracked meeting invitation?
How can I add a space that will not create a line break?
Learn what the keystrokes are to enter a non-breaking space in either Windows or MacOS.
What do all of the buttons in the toolbar in PoliteMail Online do?
Understand each of the buttons in the toolbar for PoliteMail Online, what they look like, and what they do.
What does each button do in the floating toolbar?
A floating toolbar appears when modifying a Template in PoliteMail Online. Learn what each of the toolbar components do and what they look like.
What do the buttons in the toolbar do in version 5.25 of PoliteMail Online?
Version 5.25 and later of PoliteMail Online use a different toolbar layout. if you are on this version, this article describes each toolbar button and its function.
How do I make a link at the top of a message to another part of the same message?
Create bookmarks in PoliteMail Online (v5.25+) using anchor tags to link within long messages. Improve navigation and user experience with easy step-by-step instructions.
How does the From address display when I send a message?
Learn how your Entra ID and PoliteMail display names are used in email communications: Entra ID applies with Receive Connectors, internal messages, and no Mail Gateway; PoliteMail names are used otherwise. Easily update your PoliteMail display name via Mailing Lists > People in your settings.