Tables Flashcards
What is the primary use of HTML tables?
HTML tables are used for tabular data, consisting of rows and columns.
When should you use a <table> element?
Use a <table> for data that needs to be compared, sorted, or cross-referenced.
What are the main elements inside a <table> in order?
The main elements are: <caption>, <colgroup>, <thead>, <tbody>, <tfoot>, and <tr>.
What does the <caption> element define in a table?
The <caption> element defines the table’s title and is the first element inside a <table>.
What are the three sections that a table can have?
A table can have up to three sections: <thead>, <tbody>, and <tfoot>.
What are the table cells in HTML?
Table cells are defined by <th> (header cell) and <td> (data cell).
How do you define a table row and what can it contain?
A table row is defined by <tr>, which contains either header cells (<th>) or data cells (<td>).
What attributes are used to merge cells horizontally and vertically in a table?
The colspan attribute merges cells horizontally (across columns) and rowspan merges cells vertically (across rows).
What is the role of the <colgroup> element in HTML tables?
The <colgroup> element defines groups of columns for styling purposes, typically used with the <col> element for limited column styling.
What is the purpose of the scope attribute in table headers?
The scope attribute defines the relationship between a header and the cells it applies to, such as scope="col" for column headers or scope="row" for row headers.
What is the correct order of elements inside a <table> tag?
The correct order is: <caption>, <thead>, <tbody>, <tfoot>, and then rows <tr> with cells <th> or <td>.
How do you style specific columns in a table?
Use <colgroup> and <col> to group and style columns in a table.
