Chapter 14. Styling a Data Table
This lesson is divided into two sections. First, you will learn how to add accessibility features to a data table to make the content more accessible for screen readers. Second, you will learn how to style various elements within the table.
Starting with a Basic Table
As CSS increases in popularity, there is a growing trend to move away from using tables to mark up content. However, there are times when tables are the best markup option, especially for tabular data. A basic data table is shown in Listing 14.1.
Example 14.1. HTML Code Containing the Markup for a Data Table
<table> <tr> <td>Item</td> <td>Threaded screws </td> <td>Flat nails</td> <td>Dyna-bolts </td> <td>Spring washers</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 kg</td> <td>$2.50</td> ...
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