TD - Data Table Guidelines Lesson

Data Table Guidelines Lesson

Tweak Your Tables

After you have constructed the data table, take some time to tweak it as needed. Make sure the number of cells are sufficient for the data. Too many cells can result in overhanging cells and too few cells can result in holes. It is a good practice to view your table in different browsers to determine how it will appear to your audience.

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--Use the footer to indicate modifications to a table where data is dynamic (changes over time)
--Use the footer ad a legend if the table includes graphics or character labels.
--Use footnotes with numeric or letter keys to provide information about entries included in the table.
--Use the footer to provide attribution to a work utilized along with a ling if it is provided.

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--Create a storyboard to outline the data table to help with coding.
--Format the table as needed to possibly include visual data to make the content stand out.
--Choose an appropriate table background color and border option.
--Use the W3C validator to make sure the syntax an markup are correct.

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