How to Change or Edit an Email (eShot) in the Journey Manager
If you need to update the email tied to a campaign inside the Journey Manager, you can easily edit the existing eShot, create a new one, or swap it out entirely — all without leaving the Journey Builder.
This guide walks you through each option.
✏️ Option 1: Edit the Existing Email (eShot)
You can edit the email directly from the Journey step where it’s attached.
Step 1: Open Your Journey
- Go to Journey Manager.
- Open the campaign you want to edit.
- Locate the Email step in your Journey flow.
- Click the pencil (edit) icon on the Email action.
This will open the Email Template Chooser.
Step 2: Click “Edit”
Inside the Email Template Chooser:
- Locate your selected template.
- Click Edit.
This opens the email in the full Email Editor.
Step 3: Make Your Changes
Inside the editor, you can:
- Replace images
- Update text
- Add new sections or structures
- Modify subject lines and preheaders
- Adjust layout and formatting
When finished:
- Click Save
- Click Use Template
This updates the email inside your Journey.
📚 Learn More About Building eShots
For a complete walkthrough of creating and designing emails, read:
👉 The Ultimate Guide to Creating an eShot with Evolved Office
➕ Option 2: Create a New Email Directly in the Journey
You can build a brand-new email without leaving the Journey Builder.
Step 1: Open the Email Template Chooser
- Click the pencil icon on the Email step.
- In the Email Template Chooser, click the “+” (plus) button.
This opens the Layout Selector.
Step 2: Choose Your Layout
You can:
- Select a responsive template
- Use a pre-built layout
- Start from a blank canvas
After selecting a layout, you’ll enter the Email Editor.
Step 3: Build Your Email
- Add your content (text, images, buttons, etc.).
- Set your subject line and preheader.
- Click Save
- Click Use Template
Your new email is now tied to the Journey.
📚 For detailed design guidance, visit:
👉 The Ultimate Guide to Creating an eShot with Evolved Office
🔄 Option 3: Change the Email Attached to the Journey (Re-Load)
If you'd like to swap the current email for a different saved template:
- Click the pencil icon on the Email step.
- Click Re-Load
- In the Email Template Chooser, use the:
- Email Type dropdown
- Category dropdown
- Choose from the Suggested or Edited tab
This refreshes the template list based on your filters.
- Select a different template.
- Click Save
Your Journey will now use the newly selected email.
✅ Final Tip
After making changes:
- Use Send Test to preview the email.
- Click Test Campaign from the Journey screen to confirm everything works as expected.
- Click Save on the Journey to ensure updates are applied.
Summary of Your Options
Action | How |
|---|---|
Edit current email | Pencil icon → Edit → Save → Use Template |
Create new email | Pencil icon → "+" → Choose layout → Save → Use Template |
Change email template | Pencil icon → Filter → Re-Load → Select → Save |
Managing your campaign emails directly inside the Journey Manager keeps everything centralized and efficient — no need to navigate away from your workflow.
If you need help designing high-performing emails, don’t forget to check out the full eShot guide here.