This article explains how to make tables accessible on your website. So that tables can be read effectively by a screen reader Tables need to contain headings so that they can be read effectively by screen readers helping the user to understand the table content in the right context.
As a site visitor without a visual impairment, it's easy to see how the data is grouped. If you are using a screen reader to read the content, you need to know which column is being read so that they can make sense of what they are hearing.
When editing tables in the CMS you can choose whether the Top and Left columns are treated as Headings. Doing this will help visitors to your page understand the data displayed in the table.
Related information
- Juniper Websites: How do I add a table?
- Juniper Websites: Tables.
- Juniper Websites: Considering Content Accessibility.
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