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Does CSS object-position Work in HTML Email?
The `object-position` CSS property specifies the alignment of the selected replaced element's contents within the element's box. Areas of the box which aren't covered by the replaced element's object will show the element's background.
Quick Answer
Does object-position work in HTML email?
The CSS object-position property is supported in Gmail, Outlook (Mac / Web), Apple Mail, Samsung Email, and others. It is NOT supported in Outlook (Windows), Yahoo! Mail. Always include a safe fallback for unsupported clients.
Which Email Clients Support CSS object-position?
CSS support for object-position across email clients
| Email Client | Desktop | Mobile / Web | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gmail | ✓ Yes | ~ Partial | — |
| Outlook (Windows) | ✗ No | ? | — |
| Outlook (Mac / Web) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — |
| Apple Mail | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — |
| Yahoo! Mail | ✗ No | ✗ No | — |
| Samsung Email | ? | ✓ Yes | — |
| Thunderbird | ✓ Yes | ? | — |
| ProtonMail | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — |
| Fastmail | ✓ Yes | ? | — |
Notes
- #1 Partial. Not supported with non Google accounts.
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