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
- Compose your email as usual.
- Place your cursor where you want the table to appear.
- Type
<table>
to start the table. - Add the table properties, such as
border
,cellpadding
, andcellspacing
, using attributes. For example:<table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0">
- 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>
- 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:
- Compose your email as usual.
- Place your cursor where you want the table to appear.
- Click on the "Insert" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the "Table" button in the "Tables" group.
- Select the number of rows and columns you want for your table.
- Enter your table data in the cells.
- Adjust the table properties, such as border and alignment, as needed.
Tips and limitations
- Not all email clients support HTML tables, so your table may not display correctly in all email clients.
- Some email clients may have limitations on the size and complexity of tables.
- If you're using a plain text email client, you may not be able to add tables at all.
- To ensure that your table displays correctly, use a simple table structure and avoid using complex HTML code.