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Checklist for developing accessible websites

Tables


  1. Row and column headers for data tables are identified.


  2. Mark-up is used to associate data cells and header cells for complex data tables.


  3. Complex tables have been broken down to simple tables where appropriate.


  4. A summary and a caption for tables has been provided.


  5. Tables are only used for layout where absolutely necessary.


  6. Tables are used only when they make sense when linearised.


  7. A linear text alternative is provided for all tables that present text in parallel, word-wrapped columns.


  8. Abbreviations are provided for header labels.


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