> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.yaycommerce.com/yaymail/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.yaycommerce.com/yaymail/drag-and-drop-email-builder/the-elements-of-design/basic-elements.md).

# Basic Elements

These are the various draggable basic elements that would help you to design your Email templates. 

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They include:

* **Logo:** This allows you to add Logo to the Email template
* **Email heading:** This allows to add Email heading to the Email template
* **Image:** This allows you to add an image to the Email template
* **Button:** This allows you to add a button element to the Email template
* **Text:** This allows you to add text element to the Email template
* **Title:** This allows you to add a title text to the Email template
* **Social Icon:** This allows you to add social icons and set their links (Facebook LinkedIn and YouTube).
* **Video:** This allows you to add a video element to the Email template
* **Image List:** This allows you to add a list of images to the Email template
* **Image Box:** This allows you to add a double column partition of an image and text to the Email template
* **Text List:** This allows you to add a double column partition of text elements with an action button to the Email template
* **HTML:** This allows you to add raw HTML code to the Email template
* **Footer:** This allows you to add Footer to the Email template
* **Rating Stars:** This allows you to add Rating Stars to the Email template
* **Countdown (PRO):** This element allows you to add a **countdown timer** to your email, helping create urgency for special deals, promotions, or limited-time offers.

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