How can the behavior of different email clients, such as Thunderbird and Outlook, impact the functionality of HTML forms in emails?

Different email clients may not fully support HTML forms in emails, leading to inconsistent functionality for users. To ensure compatibility across various email clients, it is recommended to use inline CSS styles, table-based layouts, and simple form elements. Additionally, testing the HTML email in different clients can help identify and address any issues that may arise. 

// Example of a simple HTML form in an email
$email_body = "
<html>
<head>
<style>
  /* Inline CSS styles */
  input {
    padding: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
</style>
</head>
<body>
<form action='submit.php' method='post'>
  <input type='text' name='name' placeholder='Name'>
  <input type='email' name='email' placeholder='Email'>
  <input type='submit' value='Submit'>
</form>
</body>
</html>
";

// Send the HTML email
mail($to, $subject, $email_body, $headers);

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email clients Thunderbird Outlook HTML forms functionality PHP

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