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This is because email clients do not render HTML emails the same way, among other reasons. There may be times when your emails vary across email clients. For example, they may look great in Gmail but appear distorted in Microsoft Outlook. Microsoft Outlook does not render email images correctly at times.
How do I fix HTML format in Outlook? ›
Change the format of all new messages
- On the File tab, choose Options > Mail.
- Under Compose messages, in the Compose messages in this format list, click HTML, Plain Text, or Rich Text.
You can inject HTML code into the message body via the Insert as Text option; tab Insert-> (Attach) File-> select the created htm-file-> press the down arrow on the Insert button-> Insert as Text.
How do I change the Outlook email format back to normal? ›
How to Enable Outlook Classic View on Windows
- Open Outlook.
- Go to the View tab.
- Click Change View.
- Make sure the Compact option is selected.
- Instead of the Change View dropdown menu, open the Layout dropdown menu.
- Click Folder Pane and select Normal.
- Click Reading Pane and select Right.
Each email client renders HTML and CSS differently, which causes the email to look differently in certain providers. HTML emails can appear incorrectly when viewed in some email clients. For example, an email that's designed in the NetCommunity WYSIWYG editor may look completely different when it's viewed in Outlook.
How do I make HTML permanent in Outlook? ›
To set HTML or Plain Text permanently
- In Mail view, click on Settings (visible as a cog wheel icon) within the top-right corner. Select View all Outlook settings.
- A Settings window will appear. Select Email. ...
- Beneath Message format, Select HTML or Plain Text from the 'Compose messages in ... format' drop-down list.
Email clients use a variety of technology to render HTML, so email formatting will vary based on the program used to open it. The most noticeable differences are observed in Microsoft Outlook. Since Outlook uses the MS Word rendering engine, it does not respect modern HTML and CSS standards.
What is the difference between HTML and rich text format in Outlook? ›
An HTML message supports text formatting, background images, tables, bullet points, and other graphical elements. RTF supports text formatting and other graphical elements. Only Outlook, Outlook on the web, and a few other MAPI email clients understand RTF messages.
What is the difference between HTML and plain text? ›
HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. It's the way web pages and email templates are coded so that text is formatted and images are added. Plain Text is regular text, with no formatting options such as bold, italics, underlines, or special layout options.
How do I view HTML content in Outlook? ›
In Microsoft Outlook, double-click to open an email. You'll see an “Actions” menu under the “Message” tab. Click on that menu and select the “Other Actions,” then click on “View Source” to see the HTML code.
Add HTML code to a web page
- Check your code to make sure it's valid and complete before you add it to the source.
- Logon to your public website and go to the page you want to edit.
- Click Page > Edit and then from the Format Text tab, click Edit Source.
- Locate the position where you want to insert the block of code.
To switch back to the classic view in Outlook, follow these steps:
- Open Outlook.
- Navigate to the Outlook menu.
- Uncheck the option for the New Outlook.
- Click the Revert button.
- Allow the application to revert to the Outlook Classic view.
Issue: Outlook desktop application for Windows has used Word to render HTML since approximately 2007, which made some sense at the time.
What engine does Outlook use to render HTML? ›
Outlook.com and the Outlook mobile apps
These clients use Webkit or Webkit-based rendering engines, so they provide good HTML rendering and don't usually break your emails.
Why does my Outlook Mail look different? ›
This issue is due to the fact that some versions of Outlook resize the email according to the size and resolution of the recipient's screen (like with a print preview in Microsoft Word) and adds white space where a page break would be needed.
