[fowler]

I'm havng trouble creating an html email that displays even close to properly in gmail.

I'm okay with css and html, but not amazing, so, after reading this:

http://www.xavierfrenette.com/articl...rt-in-webmail/

I'm not sure if it's telling me what I shouldn't do, or what I can't do at all.

Any tips for making it look okay?

[fowler]

here is how it's supposed to look in a browser..



here's how it's displaying when I receive it in gmail..

[skalie]

Looks to me like some of the tags aren't getting read.

Post the code maybe?

[fowler]

well, gmail strips the <style> code right off...

[godzookie2k]

gmail only supports inline css, and no background images. Its very strict with what it lets through.

[godzookie2k]

I suggest you read this:
http://www.campaignmonitor.com/blog/..._to_css_1.html

[andi*pandi]

gmail strips the css, even if you put it in the body or other hacks. Or inline if you feel like dealing with the hassle.

[godzookie2k]

not all of it, just most.