Documentation

Submitted Fields Block

The Submitted Fields block displays all submitted form fields in a formatted table. This is useful for creating comprehensive form submission summaries, order details, or displaying all entry data in one place.

Adding a Submitted Fields Block

  1. While editing your email template, click theย “+”ย button to add a new block
  2. Search forย “Form Submitted Fields”ย or find it in theย “Form Submissions”ย category
  3. Click to insert the block

Table Structure

The block automatically creates a table with:

  • Header Row: Optional table header (if configured)
  • Data Rows: One row per form field
  • Columns: Field label and field value

Color Customization

Heading Colors (if header row is used)

  • Heading Text Color: Color of header text
  • Custom Heading Text Color: Custom color value
  • Heading Background Color: Background color of header row
  • Custom Heading Background Color: Custom background color

Label Colors

  • Label Text Color: Color of field label text
  • Custom Label Text Color: Custom label text color
  • Label Background Color: Background color of label cells
  • Custom Label Background Color: Custom label background color

Data Colors

  • Data Text Color: Color of field value text
  • Custom Data Text Color: Custom data text color
  • Data Background Color: Background color of data cells
  • Custom Data Background Color: Custom data background color

Row Colors (Alternating)

  • Odd Row Color: Background color for odd-numbered rows
  • Custom Odd Row Color: Custom odd row color
  • Even Row Color: Background color for even-numbered rows
  • Custom Even Row Color: Custom even row color

Use Case: Alternating row colors improve readability in long tables.

Styling Options

Typography

  • Font Size: Control the size of table text
  • Font Family: Choose a font family
  • Font Weight: Make text bold or regular
  • Font Style: Apply italic styling
  • Text Transform: Uppercase, lowercase, or capitalize
  • Text Decoration: Add underline or other decorations
  • Letter Spacing: Adjust spacing between letters
  • Line Height: Control vertical spacing

Spacing

  • Padding: Add internal spacing around the table

Borders

  • Border Color: Choose a border color
  • Border Radius: Round the table corners
  • Border Style: Solid, dashed, dotted, etc.
  • Border Width: Set border thickness

Best Practices

  1. Color Contrast: Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors
  2. Alternating Rows: Use alternating row colors for better readability
  3. Consistent Styling: Match table styling with your email template design
  4. Mobile-Friendly: Test how tables appear on mobile devices (may stack or scroll)
  5. Readable Fonts: Use clear, readable fonts for table data
  6. Appropriate Spacing: Add adequate padding for comfortable reading

Examples

Example 1: Simple Table

Goal: Display all fields in a clean, simple table

  • Label Background: Light gray (#f5f5f5)
  • Data Background: White
  • Border: 1px solid #e0e0e0
  • Alternating Rows: Enabled (light gray for even rows)

Example 2: Branded Table

Goal: Match table styling with brand colors

  • Heading Background: Brand primary color
  • Heading Text: White
  • Label Background: Light brand color tint
  • Data Background: White
  • Border: 2px solid brand color

Troubleshooting

Fields Not Displaying

  • Verify that form data is available in the email context
  • Check that the integration is properly configured
  • Ensure the template is being used with actual form submissions

Table Not Styling Correctly

  • Some email clients have limited table styling support
  • Test in multiple email clients
  • Use inline styles when possible
  • Avoid complex CSS that may not render

Mobile Display Issues

  • Tables may stack or scroll on mobile devices
  • Test on actual mobile devices
  • Consider using simpler layouts for mobile
  • Some email clients may render tables differently

Color Not Applying

  • Verify color values are correct
  • Check that custom colors are properly set
  • Test in multiple email clients
  • Some clients may not support all color options

Additional resources

Use the links below for more information and guidance on adding blocks. Keep in mind that these articles are general information related to the WordPress Editor and building with blocks. Email Customizer does not utilize all blocks or functionality due to the limited capabilities of emails.

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