How to add table in mail body

To add a table in the body of an email, you can use HTML code. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Using HTML code

  1. Compose your email as usual.
  2. Place your cursor where you want the table to appear.
  3. Type <table> to start the table.
  4. Add the table properties, such as border, cellpadding, and cellspacing, using attributes. For example:
    <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0">
  5. Add table rows (<tr>) and cells (<td>) to create the table structure. For example:
    <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0">
    <tr>
     <td>Cell 1</td>
     <td>Cell 2</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
     <td>Cell 3</td>
     <td>Cell 4</td>
    </tr>
    </table>
  6. Close the table with </table>.

Method 2: Using a table editor

Some email clients, like Microsoft Outlook, offer a table editor that allows you to create tables visually. Here's how:

  1. Compose your email as usual.
  2. Place your cursor where you want the table to appear.
  3. Click on the "Insert" tab in the ribbon.
  4. Click on the "Table" button in the "Tables" group.
  5. Select the number of rows and columns you want for your table.
  6. Enter your table data in the cells.
  7. Adjust the table properties, such as border and alignment, as needed.

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