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Does CSS writing-mode Work in HTML Email?
Sets whether lines of text are laid out horizontally or vertically.
Quick Answer
Does writing-mode work in HTML email?
The CSS writing-mode property is supported in Gmail, Outlook (Mac / Web), Apple Mail, Samsung Email, and others. It is NOT supported in Outlook (Windows), Yahoo! Mail, Fastmail. Always include a safe fallback for unsupported clients.
Which Email Clients Support CSS writing-mode?
CSS support for writing-mode 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 | ✗ No | ? | — |
Notes
- #1 Partial. Not supported with non Google accounts.
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