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Accessible Data Table

Data tables are essential to the web but must be appropriately structured to be accessible. Heydon Pickering explains that while the advice to “not use tables for layout” was well-intentioned, some developers abandoned tables altogether, even for displaying tabular data.

Tables contain semantic information important for users of assistive technologies like screen readers. When tables are used for non-tabular content, it can confuse and frustrate these users. Heydon provides guidance on creating inclusive data tables that are screen reader accessible, responsive, and ergonomic for all users.