{"id":215,"date":"2026-02-28T18:41:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T18:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/chapter\/accessible-tables-in-canvas\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T19:53:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:53:05","slug":"accessible-tables-in-canvas","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/digitalaccessibility\/chapter\/accessible-tables-in-canvas\/","title":{"raw":"Creating Accessible Tables","rendered":"Creating Accessible Tables"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>Creating Accessible Tables<\/h2>\r\nTables should be used to present data in rows and columns, not to control page layout. In accessible tables, row and column headers must be clearly identified so screen readers can correctly interpret relationships between header cells and data cells.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/M1K3NuDdtAQ\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"25\"]\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Objectives<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nBy the end of this chapter, you should be able to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Explain why tables should be used for data rather than layout.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify the steps needed to create accessible tables in Canvas.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Mark a table header row in the Canvas Rich Content Editor.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assign header cell types and scope values to row and column headers.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Evaluate tables for common accessibility issues before publishing.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-terms\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Key Terms<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Accessible table:<\/strong> A table that uses proper structural markup so assistive technologies can interpret relationships between headers and data cells.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Header row:<\/strong> The row that contains labels describing the content of each column.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Header cell:<\/strong> A table cell marked as a header.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Scope:<\/strong> An attribute that identifies whether a header cell applies to a row or column.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Chapter Overview<\/h3>\r\nThis chapter explains how to create accessible tables in Canvas by identifying header rows and header cells. You will learn the two main steps for improving table accessibility in the Canvas Rich Content Editor and review why header structure matters for users of assistive technology.\r\n<h3>Why Accessible Tables Matter<\/h3>\r\nScreen readers rely on table markup to announce headers along with the corresponding data. When tables are built only for visual appearance, or when headers are not properly identified, the content can become confusing or unusable for readers who depend on assistive technology.\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accessibility\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Accessibility Check<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nUse tables only for data. If you are arranging content for visual layout, use headings, paragraphs, and lists instead of a table.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Techniques for Accessible Tables in Canvas<\/h3>\r\nTo make a table accessible in a Canvas page, complete these two steps in the Rich Content Editor.\r\n<h4>Step 1: Identify the Header Row<\/h4>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Select the table in the Canvas editor.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose <strong>Table &gt; Row &gt; Row Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Set the <strong>Row type<\/strong> to <strong>Header<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Save your changes.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<figure><img src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image1-9.png\" alt=\"Canvas menu showing Table, Row, and Row Properties options.\" \/><figcaption>Opening Row Properties in the Canvas editor. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from the Canvas Rich Content Editor.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--tip\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Tip<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nStart with the top row if it labels the columns.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h4>Step 2: Identify Header Cells<\/h4>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Select a header cell.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose <strong>Table &gt; Cell &gt; Cell Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Set the <strong>Cell type<\/strong> to <strong>Header<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Set <strong>Scope<\/strong> to <strong>Column<\/strong> or <strong>Row<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Save your changes.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<figure><img src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image4-6.png\" alt=\"Cell Properties dialog showing header and scope options.\" \/><figcaption>Setting header cells and scope in Canvas. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from the Canvas Rich Content Editor.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--warning\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Accessibility Reminder<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nDo not rely on bold text alone to indicate headers. Use table properties so assistive technologies can interpret the structure.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Accessible Tables in Microsoft Word<\/h3>\r\nIf you create tables in Microsoft Word before uploading them to Canvas or converting them to PDF, you must ensure that the header row is properly identified. This helps assistive technologies correctly interpret table structure.\r\n<h4>Repeat Header Row in Word<\/h4>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Select the table properties<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Go to the <strong>Row<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Check the box, <strong>Repeat as header row at the top of each page.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-668\" src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/digitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/Repeatasheaderrow.png\" alt=\"Box checked in Word for repeat as header row.\" width=\"426\" height=\"444\" \/>\r\n\r\nThis ensures that the header row is recognized as a header and repeated across pages when the table spans multiple pages. More importantly, it helps screen readers associate header cells with the correct data.\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accessibility\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Accessibility Check<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Is the header row identified using <strong>Repeat Header Rows<\/strong>?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Are column labels clear and descriptive?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Does the table maintain structure when exported to PDF or HTML?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--tip\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Tip<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nApplying \u201cRepeat Header Rows\u201d in Word improves accessibility when documents are shared or converted, even outside of Canvas.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Chapter Summary<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--summary\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Chapter Summary<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nAccessible tables require proper structure, including header rows and header cells with defined scope. These steps ensure that screen readers can correctly interpret relationships between data.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Use tables only for data.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Mark header rows and header cells.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Apply scope to clarify relationships.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Check accessibility before publishing.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Practice Activity<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nOpen a Canvas page with a table. Identify the header row and apply header cell formatting and scope. Test the table using the Accessibility Checker.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Further Reading<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/tutorials\/tables\/\">W3C Web Accessibility Tutorials: Tables<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/techniques\/tables\/\">WebAIM: Creating Accessible Tables<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dequeuniversity.com\/rules\/axe\/4.8\/table\">Deque University: Table Accessibility Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox\">\r\n<h3>Licenses and Attribution<\/h3>\r\n<h4>CC Licensed Content, Original<\/h4>\r\nThis educational material includes AI-generated content from ChatGPT by OpenAI. The original content created by Josh Hill, Neida Abraham, and Emiliana Olavarrieta from Hillsborough College is licensed under a <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/4.0\/deed.en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0)<\/a>.\r\n\r\nAll images in this textbook generated with DALL\u00b7E are licensed under the terms provided by OpenAI, allowing their use, modification, and distribution with appropriate attribution.\r\n<h4>Third-Party Platforms and Interfaces<\/h4>\r\nThis chapter includes screenshots of third-party software and web interfaces, including Canvas, for purposes of instruction, commentary, and accessibility training. These screenshots are used to document a workflow and remain subject to the terms, policies, and rights associated with the respective platforms.\r\n<h4>Standards and Guidance<\/h4>\r\nThis chapter discusses accessible table structure in Canvas and refers readers to web accessibility tutorials, table accessibility guidance, and testing guidance for identifying common table issues.\r\n<h4>References<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Deque University. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/dequeuniversity.com\/rules\/axe\/4.8\/table\">Table accessibility guidelines<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>OpenAI. (2022, November 30). <a href=\"https:\/\/openai.com\/index\/chatgpt\/\">Introducing ChatGPT<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>WebAIM. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/techniques\/tables\/\">Creating accessible tables<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>World Wide Web Consortium, Web Accessibility Initiative. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/tutorials\/tables\/\">Tables tutorial<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Other Licensed Content<\/h4>\r\n<strong>How to Create an Accessible Table in Canvas<\/strong>\r\nSierra College Distance Learning\r\nLicense: Standard YouTube License.\r\n\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<h2>Creating Accessible Tables<\/h2>\n<p>Tables should be used to present data in rows and columns, not to control page layout. In accessible tables, row and column headers must be clearly identified so screen readers can correctly interpret relationships between header cells and data cells.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-1\" title=\"How to Create an Accessible Table in Canvas\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M1K3NuDdtAQ?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"h5p-25\">\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-25\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"25\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Creating accessible tables in Canvas\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain why tables should be used for data rather than layout.<\/li>\n<li>Identify the steps needed to create accessible tables in Canvas.<\/li>\n<li>Mark a table header row in the Canvas Rich Content Editor.<\/li>\n<li>Assign header cell types and scope values to row and column headers.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate tables for common accessibility issues before publishing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-terms\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Key Terms<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Accessible table:<\/strong> A table that uses proper structural markup so assistive technologies can interpret relationships between headers and data cells.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Header row:<\/strong> The row that contains labels describing the content of each column.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Header cell:<\/strong> A table cell marked as a header.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scope:<\/strong> An attribute that identifies whether a header cell applies to a row or column.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Chapter Overview<\/h3>\n<p>This chapter explains how to create accessible tables in Canvas by identifying header rows and header cells. You will learn the two main steps for improving table accessibility in the Canvas Rich Content Editor and review why header structure matters for users of assistive technology.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Accessible Tables Matter<\/h3>\n<p>Screen readers rely on table markup to announce headers along with the corresponding data. When tables are built only for visual appearance, or when headers are not properly identified, the content can become confusing or unusable for readers who depend on assistive technology.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accessibility\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Accessibility Check<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Use tables only for data. If you are arranging content for visual layout, use headings, paragraphs, and lists instead of a table.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Techniques for Accessible Tables in Canvas<\/h3>\n<p>To make a table accessible in a Canvas page, complete these two steps in the Rich Content Editor.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 1: Identify the Header Row<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Select the table in the Canvas editor.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Table &gt; Row &gt; Row Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Set the <strong>Row type<\/strong> to <strong>Header<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Save your changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image1-9.png\" alt=\"Canvas menu showing Table, Row, and Row Properties options.\" \/><figcaption>Opening Row Properties in the Canvas editor. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from the Canvas Rich Content Editor.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--tip\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Tip<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Start with the top row if it labels the columns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Step 2: Identify Header Cells<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Select a header cell.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Table &gt; Cell &gt; Cell Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Set the <strong>Cell type<\/strong> to <strong>Header<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Set <strong>Scope<\/strong> to <strong>Column<\/strong> or <strong>Row<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Save your changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image4-6.png\" alt=\"Cell Properties dialog showing header and scope options.\" \/><figcaption>Setting header cells and scope in Canvas. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from the Canvas Rich Content Editor.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--warning\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Accessibility Reminder<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Do not rely on bold text alone to indicate headers. Use table properties so assistive technologies can interpret the structure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Accessible Tables in Microsoft Word<\/h3>\n<p>If you create tables in Microsoft Word before uploading them to Canvas or converting them to PDF, you must ensure that the header row is properly identified. This helps assistive technologies correctly interpret table structure.<\/p>\n<h4>Repeat Header Row in Word<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Select the table properties<\/li>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Row<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<li>Check the box, <strong>Repeat as header row at the top of each page.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-668\" src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/digitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/Repeatasheaderrow.png\" alt=\"Box checked in Word for repeat as header row.\" width=\"426\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/digitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/Repeatasheaderrow.png 426w, https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/digitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/Repeatasheaderrow-288x300.png 288w, https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/digitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/Repeatasheaderrow-65x68.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/digitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/Repeatasheaderrow-225x235.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/digitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/Repeatasheaderrow-350x365.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This ensures that the header row is recognized as a header and repeated across pages when the table spans multiple pages. More importantly, it helps screen readers associate header cells with the correct data.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accessibility\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Accessibility Check<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Is the header row identified using <strong>Repeat Header Rows<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<li>Are column labels clear and descriptive?<\/li>\n<li>Does the table maintain structure when exported to PDF or HTML?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--tip\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Tip<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Applying \u201cRepeat Header Rows\u201d in Word improves accessibility when documents are shared or converted, even outside of Canvas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Chapter Summary<\/h3>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--summary\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Chapter Summary<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Accessible tables require proper structure, including header rows and header cells with defined scope. These steps ensure that screen readers can correctly interpret relationships between data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Use tables only for data.<\/li>\n<li>Mark header rows and header cells.<\/li>\n<li>Apply scope to clarify relationships.<\/li>\n<li>Check accessibility before publishing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Practice Activity<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Open a Canvas page with a table. Identify the header row and apply header cell formatting and scope. Test the table using the Accessibility Checker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Further Reading<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/tutorials\/tables\/\">W3C Web Accessibility Tutorials: Tables<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/techniques\/tables\/\">WebAIM: Creating Accessible Tables<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dequeuniversity.com\/rules\/axe\/4.8\/table\">Deque University: Table Accessibility Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox\">\n<h3>Licenses and Attribution<\/h3>\n<h4>CC Licensed Content, Original<\/h4>\n<p>This educational material includes AI-generated content from ChatGPT by OpenAI. The original content created by Josh Hill, Neida Abraham, and Emiliana Olavarrieta from Hillsborough College is licensed under a <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/4.0\/deed.en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All images in this textbook generated with DALL\u00b7E are licensed under the terms provided by OpenAI, allowing their use, modification, and distribution with appropriate attribution.<\/p>\n<h4>Third-Party Platforms and Interfaces<\/h4>\n<p>This chapter includes screenshots of third-party software and web interfaces, including Canvas, for purposes of instruction, commentary, and accessibility training. These screenshots are used to document a workflow and remain subject to the terms, policies, and rights associated with the respective platforms.<\/p>\n<h4>Standards and Guidance<\/h4>\n<p>This chapter discusses accessible table structure in Canvas and refers readers to web accessibility tutorials, table accessibility guidance, and testing guidance for identifying common table issues.<\/p>\n<h4>References<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Deque University. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/dequeuniversity.com\/rules\/axe\/4.8\/table\">Table accessibility guidelines<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>OpenAI. (2022, November 30). <a href=\"https:\/\/openai.com\/index\/chatgpt\/\">Introducing ChatGPT<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>WebAIM. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/techniques\/tables\/\">Creating accessible tables<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>World Wide Web Consortium, Web Accessibility Initiative. 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