# Message templates

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/alerts-and-reminders-by-virto/configuration-and-usage/special-options-for-an-alert-or-reminder-message/message-templates/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/alerts-and-reminders-by-virto/configuration-and-usage/special-options-for-an-alert-or-reminder-message/message-templates/)
Product: Virto Alerts & Reminders App
Updated: 2026-08-12


You can define the header, body, or footer for an alert and save any or all of them as a template.

For example, style the header as desired and click the save icon.

![Styling an alert header and clicking the save icon to store it as a Virto message template](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/message_templates_1.png)

Specify the name for the template and click "**Save**."

![Naming a new Virto message template and clicking Save to store it](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/message_templates_2.png)

*New template*


Now, you can use the saved template for any new alert or reminder.

![Selecting a saved Virto message template for a new alert or reminder](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/message_templates_3.png)

*Use a template*