Accessible Table Guide

Make data tables accessible so screen reader users can navigate and understand the data.

Usage

Describe your table structure to get accessibility recommendations.

Examples

• "Make a pricing comparison table accessible"
• "Add proper headers to a table with merged cells"
• "Create an accessible sortable data table"

Guidelines

• Use th elements with scope for row and column headers
• Add a caption element describing the table's purpose
• Avoid using tables for layout purposes
• For complex tables, use id and headers attributes
• Provide a text summary for very large data tables