Create two columns

  • Resolved mr nose

    (@edusa2000)


    2 years, 3 months ago

    This plugin is great, but there is no way to create two columns. I was hoping to create an image with text underneath it then another image on the right with text underneath it as well making two columns, these are not available on the plugin, there are only 3 columns, but the images or spots are so small. I need two columns big enough at least 270 pixels width on each. How do we add this?

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  • I would do this in an HTML block – and use tables.

    HTML geeks will tell you to use divs instead of tables – but I think tables are still the preferred option for HTML styled emails.

    Thread Starter mr nose

    (@edusa2000)

    Believe it or not. I tried it and unfortunately, it brakes the responsiveness. This plugin needs to be fixed. This plugin works so well, but it lacks two columns. Most email campaign software supports this.

    Thread Starter mr nose

    (@edusa2000)

    Anyone else? the author? Is this thing flying solo?

    This problem is intriguing me …
    1) Have you tried using percentages for table/column widths?
    2) Tried scrapping the table approach and using DIVs?
    3) What email client are you viewing the emails in (that require it to be responsive)?

    I’m interested because, up to now, I’ve always made my newsletter emails a fixed width (it’s easier) … but being fully responsive might be worth me attempting.

    Thread Starter mr nose

    (@edusa2000)

    You nailed the problem. Thank you. See below for answers.

    1) Have you tried using percentages for table/column widths? Please see my code at the bottom.

    2) Tried scrapping the table approach and using DIVs? I did, but some divs are wiped out. I see that once the campaign landed in my inbox.

    3) What email client are you viewing the emails in (that requires it to be responsive)? As I expected, the issue is with Outlook. The other web clients such as GMAIL, Yahoo, or MSN, have no problems. Everything displays fine, just Outlook

    Example of broken layout in outlook
    https://prnt.sc/W0n_J4mJ1Ha8

    Example of displaying correctly.
    https://prnt.sc/wDFNvYN_7fZa

    <div class=”row” style=”display:flex”>
    <div class=”column” style=”flex: 50%;padding: 10px;height: 171px;float:left”>

    Winegard Satellite

    <h2>No text here</h2>
    <p>Nada here</p>
    </div>
    <div class=”column” style=”flex: 50%;padding: 10px;height: 171px;float:left”>

    Winegard Satellite

    <h2>Title two</h2>
    <p>No text here</p>
    </div>
    </div>`
    `

    I appreciate your feedback.

    Yay! Well done!!! Trying to accommodate Outlook is like pulling teeth.

    Thread Starter mr nose

    (@edusa2000)

    Not done yet. I guess I have to keep playing with more code. I think I almost got it. But I think this has to be fixed. This plugin was almost perfect. With this issue and the author not doing anything about it, I give 3 stars.

    Plugin Author Roberto Fietta

    (@webagile)

    Hi, I confirm that we are following the thread with our developers.
    Regards,
    Roberto
    The Newsletter Plugin

    Thread Starter mr nose

    (@edusa2000)

    That’s great news! Thanks, Roberto.

    Please keep me posted as I’d love to continue using your plugin.

    Thanks.

    Thread Starter mr nose

    (@edusa2000)

    It’s been a while. Can you please post a solution Author?

    Thread Starter mr nose

    (@edusa2000)

    This question was added approximately a month ago, but you have not yet answered it. Even paid customers are complaining about the fact that nothing is being done. This plugin is unsupported and unreliable, thus I will need to flag it and notify users on all platforms that they should not utilize it.

    Plugin Author Stefano Lissa

    (@satollo)

    Hi,

    adding a generic two-column layout where inserting free content is not easy in our email composer. Yes, that is a limit we are aware of. I can understand if that missing feature makes the plugin useless for you: if you absolutely need to have a two-column layout in your email, the composer cannot be of help.

    Anyway, that is far away to make it unreliable and unsupported by everyone else: ley people evaluate the plugin by themself and by their needs.

    Have a nice day!

    Thread Starter mr nose

    (@edusa2000)

    Actually, it is supported now. Didn’t you even know?

    Thread Starter mr nose

    (@edusa2000)

    How do we delete this post? Please delete it.

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