format to send the results email: template

What is the template format and how come it does not display in my email if a user submits a form?
Example: In which format to send the results email: template

Thanks!
Karen

Hi Karen,

The template can use any mixture of html & php and you can include the values of form fields with {field_name}. For example

<p>Dear {first_name},
<br /><br />
Thanks you for completing the form on our website. 
Your email is {email}.
<br /><br />
The date is <?php echo date("F j, Y, g:i a"); ?></p>

You enable the template on the General Tab 'In which format to send the results email'.

Bob