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Collapsible paragraphs

We would love an option that allows for lengthy paragraphs to have a collapsible ability that had a "read more" button. I see that you have a button for "read more" but this links to a website. We would rather it collapse the text to "read more" button. Thank you, Carolin Wood at Cornerstone Fellowship

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Kyle_R
Employee

Hello,

Thanks for all of the feedback, this is a popular request. We are updating the status of this to Under Consideration while we look into the best way to implement this. This is a request we’ve been monitoring and considering. When you see this feature on websites, it is typically achieved with JavaScript which isn’t supported in most email inboxes. There are some other ways in which it could be implemented, but we would need to make sure it works as intended across all email clients. Some may not support the code required, which is why we haven’t been as quick to act on this. Additionally, linking off to a website via a hyperlink or button would generate click data which can be important for gauging interest and the ability to follow up with interested subscribers. One thing to consider is that collapsible sections wouldn’t allow for that same level of insight. We do see how it is useful from a design and layout perspective though.

We’ll keep this thread updated on any advancements.


56 Comments
JamesAdmin
Rookie

I would also like to formally support this feature!

Kyle_R
Employee
Status changed to: Under Consideration

Hello,

Thanks for all of the feedback, this is a popular request. We are updating the status of this to Under Consideration while we look into the best way to implement this. This is a request we’ve been monitoring and considering. When you see this feature on websites, it is typically achieved with JavaScript which isn’t supported in most email inboxes. There are some other ways in which it could be implemented, but we would need to make sure it works as intended across all email clients. Some may not support the code required, which is why we haven’t been as quick to act on this. Additionally, linking off to a website via a hyperlink or button would generate click data which can be important for gauging interest and the ability to follow up with interested subscribers. One thing to consider is that collapsible sections wouldn’t allow for that same level of insight. We do see how it is useful from a design and layout perspective though.

We’ll keep this thread updated on any advancements.

PauleenP
Rookie

Please add a feature that will allow us to add collapsible paragraphs. I do not wish to redirect them to a whole new page, I simply want them to expand on the information already provided in the said newsletter. 

UCSFRadiology
Rookie

A collapsable paragraph function would be huge to have!!! 

EileenM269
Rookie

Why has this not been updated after years of request?  to keep a newsletter format symmetrical, the collapsible link to read more is necessary.  For the cost, CC should offer or we have to go elsewhere. many other options in e newsletters these days. 

CCSN
Rookie

We would really like the feature that will allow us to add collapsible paragraphs. I do not wish to redirect them to a whole new page, I simply want them to expand on the information already provided in the said newsletter. 

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