Does CSS @media (orientation) Work in HTML Email?
Media query that applies styles based on whether the viewport is in portrait or landscape orientation.
Does @media (orientation) work in HTML email?
The CSS @media (orientation) property is supported in Gmail, Outlook (Mac / Web), Apple Mail, Samsung Email, and others. It is NOT supported in Outlook (Windows), Yahoo! Mail, Thunderbird, and others. Always include a safe fallback for unsupported clients.
Which Email Clients Support CSS @media (orientation)?
CSS support for @media (orientation) across email clients
| Email Client | Desktop | Mobile / Web | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gmail | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — |
| Outlook (Windows) | ✗ No | ? | — |
| Outlook (Mac / Web) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — |
| Apple Mail | ✓ Yes | ~ Partial | — |
| Yahoo! Mail | ✗ No | ✗ No | — |
| Samsung Email | ? | ✓ Yes | — |
| Thunderbird | ✗ No | ? | — |
| ProtonMail | ✗ No | ✗ No | — |
| Fastmail | ✓ Yes | ? | — |
Notes
- #1 Buggy. The first rule inside a media query is not prefixed.
- #2 Partial. `orientation:portrait` is not supported.
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