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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.

ExpenseIdaho ResidentsNon-ResidentsWUENRTW
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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