Border customisation in the ZipLeads Email Builder lets you control how supported email sections look. You can adjust the border colour, corner radius and border thickness from the section settings. These controls help you outline sections without any custom code. This guide shows you how to find and set up the Border settings.
What is border customisation in the Email Builder?
Border customisation lets you change the border of supported email sections right in the Email Builder.
You can set the border colour, corner radius and border thickness. You'll find these in the selected section's Border settings panel.
Key benefits of border customisation
Border settings give you direct control over how supported email sections are outlined.
Border colour: Choose the colour of the section border.
Border radius: Control how rounded or square the section corners look.
Border thickness: Adjust how wide the section border appears.
In-builder editing: See your border changes while you edit the email.
Section-level control: Apply border styling directly to the selected email section.
How to set up border customisation
Select the email section you want to style, then use its Border settings to set up the border.
Step 1: Open the Email Builder
Start in your account, where your email campaign or template lives.
In your account, go to Marketing.
Select Emails.
Open Campaigns or Templates.
Create a new email or open an existing one.
Open the email in the Design Editor.
Step 2: Select the email section
Selecting a section opens its styling controls.
Select the section you want to customise.
Find the Edit section panel.
Expand Border settings.
Customise border colour
Border colour sets the colour of the selected section's border.
Expand Border settings.
Find the border colour control.
Select the colour you want to use.
Check the result in the Email Builder.
Adjust border radius
Border radius controls how rounded or square the section corners look.
Open Border settings.
Find the Border Radius control.
Adjust the radius using the control.
Check the updated corners in the Email Builder.
Adjust border thickness
Border thickness controls how wide the section border appears.
Open Border settings.
Find the Border Thickness control.
Adjust the border width using the control.
Check the updated section border.
Preview and test border changes
Review your border styling before you use the campaign or template, so you know the final layout looks right.
Review the border changes in the Email Builder.
Use the desktop and mobile views to check the layout.
Save the email before final testing or sending.
Send a test email if you want to see how it looks in a real inbox.
Email layouts are designed to be responsive, but they can look a little different from one email client to another. Preview and test your email to confirm the final design.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where do I find Border settings in the Email Builder?
Select a supported email section, then expand Border settings in the Edit section panel.
Q: What can I customise in Border settings?
You can set the border colour, corner radius and border thickness.
Q: Are Border settings available on every Email Builder element?
This article covers the Border settings for supported email sections. Other Email Builder elements may have their own styling controls.
Q: Can I preview border changes before sending the email?
Yes. Review the changes in the Email Builder and use the desktop and mobile views before sending.
Q: Should I send a test email after changing a border?
A test email is handy when you want to confirm how the design looks in a real inbox or email client.