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

  1. Go to Journey Manager.
  2. Open the campaign you want to edit.
  3. Locate the Email step in your Journey flow.
  4. 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:

  1. Locate your selected template.
  2. 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:

  1. Click Save
  2. 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

  1. Click the pencil icon on the Email step.
  2. 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

  1. Add your content (text, images, buttons, etc.).
  2. Set your subject line and preheader.
  3. Click Save
  4. 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:

  1. Click the pencil icon on the Email step.
  2. Click Re-Load
  3. In the Email Template Chooser, use the:
    • Email Type dropdown
    • Category dropdown
  4. Choose from the Suggested or Edited tab

This refreshes the template list based on your filters.

  1. Select a different template.
  2. 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.

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