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Does CSS :nth-child Work in HTML Email?
Selects elements based on their position among siblings using a formula.
Quick Answer
Does :nth-child work in HTML email?
The CSS :nth-child property is supported in Outlook (Mac / Web), Apple Mail, Samsung Email, Thunderbird, and others. It is NOT supported in Gmail, Outlook (Windows), Yahoo! Mail. Always include a safe fallback for unsupported clients.
Which Email Clients Support CSS :nth-child?
CSS support for :nth-child across email clients
| Email Client | Desktop | Mobile / Web | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gmail | ✗ No | ✗ No | — |
| Outlook (Windows) | ✗ No | ? | — |
| Outlook (Mac / Web) | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | — |
| Apple Mail | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — |
| Yahoo! Mail | ✗ No | ✗ No | — |
| Samsung Email | ? | ✓ Yes | — |
| Thunderbird | ✓ Yes | ? | — |
| ProtonMail | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | — |
| Fastmail | ✓ Yes | ? | — |
Notes
- #1 Partial. Only supported on type selectors.
- #2 Not supported. Removes the parenthesis part.
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