Learning outcomes
- Explain how to use tables only for genuine row-and-column data.
- Complete the guided practice safely.
- Check that you can make data relationships understandable.
HTML Foundations
Accessible Tables
Learn to use tables only for genuine row-and-column data and make data relationships understandable in this beginner-friendly website development lesson.
Before you begin
Work on a practice copy, keep filenames lowercase and hyphenated, and create a backup before changing a live website.
Step-by-step instructions
- Open the relevant project page, file or WordPress screen and confirm you are working on a safe practice copy.
- Create a captioned comparison table.
- Inspect the result using browser tools or WordPress Preview; do not publish yet.
- Check keyboard use, mobile layout, content accuracy, links, images and privacy where applicable.
- Confirm that you can make data relationships understandable, then save a clearly named version or backup.
Ian's practical tip: Preview first, test at desktop and mobile sizes, and keep a recoverable copy before publishing.
Practical activity
Create a captioned comparison table. The expected result is to make data relationships understandable.