Tables are used to display data that help people understand the relationships between different types of information.
- Tables should be used to display data only and should not be used for content layout.
- Use the simplest table configuration possible.
- If your data is complex, consider using multiple smaller tables.
- Provide logical column headings to:
- Ensure the relationship between columns and rows is accessible using screen readers.
- Allow screen readers to navigate through the data tables more effectively.
- Provide table captions that describes what kind of information the table contains.
- It is important to remember that screen readers read tables linearly.
