Markup shall be used to associate data cells and header cells for data tables that have two or more logical levels of row or column headers.
-- Consistent with WCAG 5.2
MORE STANDARDS
A more sophisticated method is needed for complex tables. For specific Section 508(h) refer to the standards.
More standards for tables WCAG 5.5: Provide summaries for tables.
Method:
Use “summary” attribute of table tag.
If table is used for layout, set summary to null:
<table summary=“”>
TESTING TOOLS
Testing Tools for Tables
-- Use the WAVE validator tool
-- View in text only browser
-- Use screen reader or voice-enabled tool such as Microsoft Windows Narrator
