[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #60995: WP Mail: support for a plain-text version when sending a html body

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#60995: WP Mail: support for a plain-text version when sending a html body
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 Reporter:  bhubbard     |      Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Mail         |    Version:
 Severity:  normal       |   Keywords:
  Focuses:               |
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 Currently, WP Mail supports sending emails with HTML formatting. While
 this is beneficial for creating visually engaging content, it overlooks a
 crucial aspect of email communication: accessibility. Many users rely on
 plain-text emails due to limitations in their email clients, screen reader
 usage, or personal preference. Without a plain-text alternative, these
 users may encounter difficulties in accessing and comprehending the
 content of HTML emails.

 Therefore, I propose the implementation of **support for sending a plain-
 text version alongside the HTML body** in WP Mail. This enhancement would
 offer several significant benefits:

 **Accessibility:** Including a plain-text version ensures that all
 recipients, regardless of their email client or assistive technology, can
 access and understand the content of emails sent from WordPress sites.

 **Compliance:** Providing a plain-text alternative aligns with
 accessibility standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
 (WCAG), ensuring WordPress remains inclusive and compliant with regulatory
 requirements.

 **Improved Deliverability:** Some email servers and spam filters
 prioritize plain-text emails over HTML emails, potentially increasing the
 deliverability of emails sent from WordPress sites.

 **User Choice:** Offering both HTML and plain-text versions empowers users
 to choose their preferred email format based on their individual needs and
 preferences.

 Integrating this feature into WordPress Core would enhance the platform's
 usability, inclusivity, and compliance with accessibility standards.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/60995>
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