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Does CSS empty-cells Work in HTML Email?
Sets whether borders and backgrounds appear around `<table>` cells that have no visible content.
Quick Answer
Does empty-cells work in HTML email?
The CSS empty-cells property is supported in Gmail, Outlook (Mac / Web), Apple Mail, Yahoo! Mail, and others. It is NOT supported in Outlook (Windows). Always include a safe fallback for unsupported clients.
Which Email Clients Support CSS empty-cells?
CSS support for empty-cells across email clients
| Email Client | Desktop | Mobile / Web | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gmail | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — |
| Outlook (Windows) | ✗ No | ? | — |
| Outlook (Mac / Web) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — |
| Apple Mail | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — |
| Yahoo! Mail | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | — |
| Samsung Email | ? | ✓ Yes | — |
| Thunderbird | ? | ? | — |
| ProtonMail | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — |
| Fastmail | ? | ? | — |
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