Css in html mail

You're referring to styling HTML emails!

HTML emails can be styled using CSS, but there are some limitations and considerations to keep in mind. Here's a brief overview:

Why CSS in HTML emails is different:

  1. Limited support: Not all email clients support CSS as well as modern web browsers. Some email clients may not support certain CSS properties, or may have different interpretations of the same property.
  2. No support for advanced selectors: Email clients may not support advanced CSS selectors like :hover, :active, or :nth-child.
  3. No support for media queries: Email clients may not support media queries, which can make it challenging to create responsive designs.
  4. Limited support for pseudo-classes: Some email clients may not support pseudo-classes like :before or :after.

Best practices for styling HTML emails with CSS:

  1. Use inline styles: Instead of using external CSS files, use inline styles to define the styles for your HTML elements. This can help ensure that the styles are applied correctly across different email clients.
  2. Use simple selectors: Use simple CSS selectors like #id or .class instead of complex selectors.
  3. Avoid using advanced CSS properties: Avoid using advanced CSS properties like flexbox, grid, or calc() as they may not be supported by all email clients.
  4. Test, test, test: Test your HTML email in different email clients and devices to ensure that the styles are applied correctly.

Some common CSS properties that work well in HTML emails:

  1. font-family, font-size, font-weight, color, background-color, text-align, padding, margin
  2. border, border-width, border-style, border-color
  3. display, visibility, position, float

Some popular email clients and their CSS support:

  1. Gmail: Supports most CSS properties, but may not support advanced selectors or pseudo-classes.
  2. Outlook: Supports some CSS properties, but may not support advanced selectors or pseudo-classes.
  3. Yahoo Mail: Supports some CSS properties, but may not support advanced selectors or pseudo-classes.
  4. Apple Mail: Supports most CSS properties, but may not support advanced selectors or pseudo-classes.

Remember to always test your HTML email in different email clients and devices to ensure that the styles are applied correctly.