Using <div> and <table> Tags in Emails: Myths and Facts

There was a time when tables were widely used for designing web pages. It’s become an outdated practice as far as web pages are concerned, but when it comes to emails, using tables is still the best policy.

There are certain myths which the coders believe in, due to which they don’t prefer using table tags while coding HTML emails. Let’s discuss the myths and facts revolving around this topic.

Myth 1: Tables work only for web pages and not for emails

Fact: It is advisable to use table in emails as it is supported in all email clients and it makes the job of creating responsive emails easier.

Myth 2: <div> and <table> tags are not supported in HTML 5

Fact: <table> and <div> tags are supported in all upgraded versions of HTML and these tags can be used with attached tags such as <tr> and <td> without worrying about the support.

Myth 3: <div> tags ensure good renderability across all email clients

Fact: To make sure your email renders flawlessly across all email clients, you need to use <table> tag. It also allows the email developers to control the email layout as it makes sure that the images don’t wander to headers and text paragraphs.

Myth 4: Tables can be used to display only tabular content

Fact: Images and text in emails can be best designed and displayed by using table tags. Table-based layout ensures neatness and structured arrangement in emails. It is a good idea to use tables rather than lists to ensure better renderability.

Myth 5: Table-based layouts are outdated

Fact: Though it is old school practice, table based layout is still a safe bet to ensure good email layout.

Wrapping Up:

The use of tables is universally supported in all email clients. Since emails have rendering issues on different email clients, using tables for designing them is the best practice.

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