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Checkpoint H

Overview Evaluation Questions Solutions


These are the evaluation questions associated with this checkpoint, followed by the evaluation tool/method used to answer the question.

  1. Must repair: For tables containing data, are <th> elements used in the first row (and first column, if applicable)? (fix if "no")

    • Internet Explorer /AIS: Structure -> Complex Data Table
    • JAWS

  2. Must repair: Do <th> elements contain the scope (="col" or ="row") attribute? (fix if "no")

    • Internet Explorer /AIS: Structure -> Complex Data Table
    • JAWS

  3. Must repair: For tables that are used for layout only, are <th> elements or the summary attribute used at all? (fix if "yes")

    • Internet Explorer /AIS: Structure -> Complex Data Table
    • JAWS

  4. Must repair: Does each <th> element contain the id attribute? (fix if "no")

    • Internet Explorer /AIS: Structure -> Complex Data Table
    • JAWS

  5. Must repair: Does each <td> element contain a headers attribute that associates it with its column and row headers? (fix if "no")

    Best practice: Use <thead> and <tbody> elements to clarify the table structure if needed.

Best practice: find a simpler way to present the data to all readers.

Best practice: don't use tables for layout only


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