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> For a complete documentation index, see https://help.sigmacomputing.com/docs/format-an-email-message/llms.txt.
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# Format an email message

> Options for formatting the text included in email export messages in Sigma.

This document describes options for formatting the text included in email export messages. You can use specific [syntax](#supported-html-syntax) to format email messages and create hyperlinks when configuring an email export or notification action, and use [dynamic text](#use-dynamic-text-in-email-messages) to reference a control value or column in your message.

For more information on email exports, see [Export to email](/docs/export-to-email) or [Send notifications by email](/docs/create-actions-that-send-notifications-and-export-data#send-notifications-by-email). For more information on notification actions, see [Create actions that send notifications and export data](/docs/create-actions-that-send-notifications-and-export-data).

## System and user requirements

The ability to send email exports and notifications requires the following:

* You must be assigned an [account type](/docs/account-type-and-license-overview) with the **Export to email** permission enabled.

## Supported HTML syntax

Email notifications support specific markup formatting for notifications in HTML.

When adding text to a message body, you can use the following syntax to format text and create hyperlinks:

| Formatting                 | Syntax                   | Details                                                                                                                                                       |
| -------------------------- | ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Hyperlink text             | `<a href="url">text</a>` | For example, to hyperlink the words `Sigma Documentation` to the Sigma documentation, type `<a href="https://help.sigmacomputing.com">Sigma Documentation<a>` |
| Bold text                  | `<b>text</b>`            | Bold the enclosed text (**text**) in your message.                                                                                                            |
| Italicize text             | `<i>text</i>`            | Italicize the enclosed text (*text*) in your message.                                                                                                         |
| Underline text             | `<u>text</u>`            | Underline the enclosed text (text) in your message.                                                                                                           |
| Strike through text        | `<del>text</del>`        | Strike through the enclosed text (~~text~~) in your message.                                                                                                  |
| Format text as superscript | `<sup>text</sup>`        | Format the enclosed text as superscript (text) in your message.                                                                                               |
| Format text as subscript   | `<sub>text</sub>`        | Format the enclosed text as subscript (text) in your message.                                                                                                 |

## Use dynamic text

You can use [dynamic text](/docs/text-elements#add-dynamic-text-based-on-your-data) in email messages. This allows you to include inline text that automatically updates based on your data. To include dynamic text, press **=** and enter your desired formula.

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