Note: In the 2021 WebAIM Million analysis: 1,533,402 tables were observed, down from 1,876,456 in 2020. Only 140,793 (9.2%) of the tables had valid data table markup.
Avoid Nesting tables
Make sure table makes sense when linearized
Use only
Don't use
Type of Problem | Does the student have the condition? | If Yes, please explain. Describe complications, long-term effects, ongoing treatment or other important information. |
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Eczema |
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Other |
Screen reader speaks unnessary table related info (aka NOISE) such as: table overview, row number, cell number ...
Type of Problem | Does the student have the condition? | If Yes, please explain. Describe complications, long-term effects, ongoing treatment or other important information. |
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Eczema |
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Other |
Screenreader never mentions the table, only the cell content is read.