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# Using a Response template in an email

# Using a Response template in an email {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
* 
* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Use response templates as reusable messages that you can copy and paste into an
email.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_hr_core.case_writer

## Procedure

1. From the Details tab of an HR case, select the More Actions button then select Compose Email.
2. From the New Email Draft tab, click the Response Templates icon (![Response template icon]()).
3. Open the response template, copy, and paste the text into the body of the email.  
   The To field is automatically populated with the email address of the Subject person. However, you can change the email address to send the email to a different person.
4. Click Send Email.
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