Table Headers

Checks that data tables have proper headers

Solution

Data tables need proper headers for screen reader users to understand relationships. Use <th> for header cells, not styled <td>. Add scope=‘col’ or scope=‘row’ to clarify header direction. For complex tables, use id and headers attributes to associate data cells with headers. Include a <caption> to describe the table’s purpose. Layout tables should have role=‘presentation’.

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[rules]
disable = ["a11y/table-headers"]

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[rules]
disable = ["a11y/*"]

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[rules]
enable = ["a11y/table-headers"]
disable = ["*"]