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Does CSS float Work in HTML Email?

Positions an element to the left or right, allowing content to wrap around it.

Quick Answer

Does float work in HTML email?

The CSS float property is supported in Gmail, Outlook (Mac / Web), Apple Mail, Samsung Email, and others. It is NOT supported in Outlook (Windows). Always include a safe fallback for unsupported clients.

Which Email Clients Support CSS float?

CSS support for float across email clients

Email ClientDesktopMobile / WebNotes
Gmail✓ Yes~ Partial
Outlook (Windows)✗ No?
Outlook (Mac / Web)✓ Yes✓ Yes
Apple Mail✓ Yes✓ Yes
Yahoo! Mail~ Partial~ Partial
Samsung Email?✓ Yes
Thunderbird✓ Yes?
ProtonMail✓ Yes✓ Yes
Fastmail✓ Yes?

Notes

  • #1 Not supported. `table` and `img` elements can use an `align` attribute to get a similar effect.
  • #2 Partial. Logical property values `inline-start` and `inline-end` are not supported.

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