SpamAssassin rule
MPART_ALT_DIFF_COUNT
Plain-text and HTML versions differ a lot
+1.483 points
Body text test
What MPART_ALT_DIFF_COUNT means
The text and HTML parts differ in their number of words or links.
The rule's description in SpamAssassin: “HTML and text parts are different”
How to fix it
Keep the plain-text version complete, not just a placeholder such as "view this email in your browser".
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Frequently asked questions
What does MPART_ALT_DIFF_COUNT mean?
The text and HTML parts differ in their number of words or links.
How do I fix MPART_ALT_DIFF_COUNT?
Keep the plain-text version complete, not just a placeholder such as "view this email in your browser".
How many points does MPART_ALT_DIFF_COUNT add?
1.483 points in the default SpamAssassin ruleset (network tests on, Bayes off). A message is treated as spam from 5.0 points. Mail servers can change scores locally.