Tables and Accessibility
Tables must be made in a certain way to meet accessibility standards.
Tables can be difficult to make in an accessible way. They are difficult in general.
It's best to not use a table unless it is absolutely needed.
Important Rules
- Tables must have Row Headings and/or Column Headings.
- Tables are for displaying tabular data, not formatting.
Examples
Good - this table uses row headings.
| Expense | Idaho Residents | Non-Residents | WUE | NRTW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,958 | $25,934 | $11,937 | $7,958 |
| Room | $3,038 | $3,038 | $3,038 | $3,038 |
| Meal Plan | $3,690 | $3,690 | $3,690 | $3,690 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total Estimated Costs | $15,686 | $32,836 | $19,665 | $15,686 |
Poor - this table has no headings and is being used to format information rather than display tabular data.
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