Single Column Email Layout
Single column layouts are the foundation of most HTML emails. They’re simple, mobile-friendly, and work well across all major email clients—even the tricky ones like Outlook.
This layout is perfect for newsletters, promotional emails, announcements, or any message where readability is the top priority.
✅ Why Use a Single Column Layout?
| Benefit | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Mobile friendly | Stacks naturally on small screens |
| Easy to code | Fewer layout issues across clients |
| Great for accessibility | Linear reading order helps screen readers |
| Consistent rendering | Avoids complex bugs in desktop and webmail clients |
🔧 Sample Markup
Here’s the basic structure for a single-column layout:
See the Pen Single Column Layout by Email Code Camp (@EmailCodeCamp) on CodePen.
🧠 Layout Tips
- Use
max-width: 600pxto keep your layout mobile-safe and inbox-ready - Center your layout with
margin: 0 auto - Wrap everything in a main container—this helps with alignment and control
- Keep text left-aligned for easier reading
- Use nested tables inside for advanced layout or spacing
📐 Layout Variations
Want to extend this layout? Try adding:
- A header image at the top
- A spacer row between sections
- A footer block with contact info