Despite not being natively supported in Mailchimp’s email editor, tables can still be used by following a helpful workaround. This step-by-step guide will show you how to easily create a professional-looking table using HTML in Mailchimp.
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Step 1: Create Your Table in HTML
Before integrating the table into your Mailchimp campaign, you need to create it first. You can do this using any HTML editor, or even a simple notepad. Basically, you need to write a HTML code that represents the structure and content of your table. A basic HTML table contains the following key elements:
- <table> – Defines the main table
- <tr> – Defines a row in the table
- <td> – Defines a cell in the row
Here’s a basic example of a HTML table:
<table> <tr> <td>Row 1, Cell 1</td> <td>Row 1, Cell 2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Row 2, Cell 1</td> <td>Row 2, Cell 2</td> </tr> </table>Step 2: Copy the HTML Code of Your Table
Once you’ve created and styled your table in HTML, copy the entire code to your clipboard.
Step 3: Paste the HTML Table into Your Mailchimp Campaign
Now, head over to your Mailchimp campaign. You’ll need to insert a Code block where you want your table to appear. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open your email draft in Mailchimp.
- Drag and drop a Code block from the sidebar to your desired location in the email.
- In the code block, paste your copied HTML table code.
And voila! Your table should now be visible in your campaign.
Step 4: Preview and Test Your Email
Before sending out your email, always preview and test it to make sure everything looks as expected. Mailchimp provides a handy Preview and Test button at the top of the email editor for this purpose.
Final Thoughts
While the lack of native table support in Mailchimp can be a bit of a nuisance, this workaround allows you to deliver organized and tabulated data to your subscribers. Remember, though, to keep your table data succinct and clear for optimal readability and response.
Happy emailing!