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description: Store text that can be changed and used throughout the flow.
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# Text Template Flow Resource

Store text that can be changed and used throughout the flow.

### Required Editions

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| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **API Name** | The requirement for uniqueness applies only to elements within the current flow. Two elements can have the same API name, provided they're used in different flows. An API name can include underscores and alphanumeric characters without spaces. It must begin with a letter and can’t end with an underscore. It also can’t have two consecutive underscores. |
| **Description** | Helps you differentiate this text template from other resources. |
| **Text Template** | The text for the template. To reference information from other resources, use merge fields. |
| **Rich Text** | Control the font, size, color, and alignment of text. Add merge fields, HTML links, bullet points, or numbered lists. Rich text is on by default. You can change to rich text from the drop down menu. |
| **Plain Text** | Send email core actions use plain text. Some custom actions from AppExchange or built by Salesforce developers also expect plain text. You can change to plain text from the drop down menu. |

![Example](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-platform-platform_automation-264-0-0-production-enus/60568438-ec7e-4665-acd1-7c80dcbe60d5/images/icon_example.png)

Example

You’re designing a flow that registers people for an event. You create a text template that includes a registrant's name, address, and other information. Then you use the template in an email confirmation that the flow sends when it finishes.

#### See Also

- [Flow Resources](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.flow_ref_resources.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Each resource represents a value that you can reference throughout the flow.")