Element Code: HT-029
Quick Reference
Issue: Table headers lack data cells
Impact: Orphaned headers
Fix: Add data cells or remove
Detection: axe DevTools
What Is This Issue?
Headers need associated data.
Why This Matters
Orphaned headers serve no purpose.
How to Fix
- Add data cells
Tools
- axe DevTools: Table check
TL;DR
Make sure table headers have data cells they describe.
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