Html table in email body

The age-old challenge of including an HTML table in an email body!

To include an HTML table in an email body, you'll need to use a combination of HTML and email client-specific techniques. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this:

Step 1: Create the HTML table

Create an HTML table using the <table> element and its child elements, such as <tr> and <td>. 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>

Step 2: Use a table-friendly email template

Use a table-friendly email template that allows you to include HTML code in the email body. You can use a template from a email service provider like Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or Campaign Monitor, or create your own using a HTML editor.

Step 3: Use a table-friendly email client

Not all email clients support HTML tables equally. Some popular email clients that support HTML tables include:

However, some email clients may not support HTML tables or may render them incorrectly. For example:

Step 4: Use a fallback solution

To ensure that your email is readable even if the email client doesn't support HTML tables, use a fallback solution. You can use a plain text version of your table or use a CSS workaround to display the table as a plain text list.

Example: Using a CSS workaround

You can use CSS to display the table as a plain text list if the email client doesn't support HTML tables. Add the following CSS code to your email template:

table {
  display: inline-block;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

table td {
  display: inline-block;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  padding: 5px;
}

This CSS code will display the table as a plain text list if the email client doesn't support HTML tables.

Example: Using a plain text version

You can also provide a plain text version of your table by including it in the email body. For example:

Table:

Cell 1 | Cell 2
-----|-----
Cell 3 | Cell 4

This way, even if the email client doesn't support HTML tables, the plain text version will still be readable.

By following these steps, you should be able to include an HTML table in your email body that is readable by most email clients.