# Start using Template Variants

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### Create your first variant group

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### Open Templates → Select a template → Add Variant.

This creates a **group** if one doesn’t already exist and pre-fills the new variant with the parent’s body and footer.
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### **Pick the type** in the modal

* **Standard:** choose **Marketing** or **Utility**.
* **Carousel:** only **Marketing** is available.
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### Name & rules

We prefill the name using a convention like `GroupName_v1`. Keep the header, variables, and buttons identical to the parent; edit only **Body** and **Footer**. Use the **Add variable** button until you’ve matched the parent’s variable count.
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### Submit for approval

Monitor status in the dashboard. A group becomes “ready” as soon as at least one variant is **Approved**.
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### Manage variants in a group

* **Add Variant:** Creates another variant; editable fields inherit from the variant you clicked from.
* **Clone as New Template:** Copies a variant **outside** the group as a standalone template.
* **Archive:** Archives that single variant (it leaves the group).
* **Search & list:** Searching shows the **group**; pagination lists items at the variant level.

### Use in Journeys and Broadcasts

* **Choose Template Variant Group** wherever you would normally select a template.
* **Preview** shows the active variant that will be sent **right now**, based on statuses and priorities.
* **Launch** as usual, delivery continuity is handled by the fallback logic behind the scenes.