Table with no title

WCAG 1.3.1 (A) · EN 301 549 9.1.3.1

There is a data table with no <caption> and no accessible name.

Why it matters

When listing the tables on a page, an untitled one appears unidentified. With several tables on one product page (sizes, materials, delivery) they become indistinguishable.

How to fix it

Add a <caption> as the first child of the table.

<table><tr><th>Size</th>…</table>

<table>
  <caption>T-shirt size guide</caption>
  <tr><th scope="col">Size</th>…
</table>

Related

• Form fields with no label
• Option group with no group label
• Heading levels skipped
• Missing main heading, or more than one