Is there any way to set up table data to retain some semblance of structure when accessed by users whose browsers don support tables?
One approach you could take would be to produce two sets of Web pages, one optimized for users with browsers that can support tables and a set that will be viewable by text browsers and other browsers that do not support tables. In the long run, this approach — while successful — will prove time-consuming and can lead to confusing and intricate page updates and maintenance. The other solution is to design your tables with standard header and paragraph formatting tags — such as
,
, or
— built into each table cell. Even if a user’s browser fails to recognize table tags, it can maintain link breaks and a certain amount of text layout. This may be a difficult process for more complicated tables, but this will often prove a successful compromise.Dear Dr.
One approach you could take would be to produce two sets of Web pages, one optimized for users with browsers that can support tables and a set that will be viewable by text browsers and other browsers that do not support tables. In the long run, this approach — while successful — will prove time-consuming and can lead to confusing and intricate page updates and maintenance. The other solution is to design your tables with standard header and paragraph formatting tags — such as
,
, or
— built into each table cell. Even if a user’s browser fails to recognize table tags, it can maintain link breaks and a certain amount of text layout. This may be a difficult process for more complicated tables, but this will often prove a successful compromise. Dear Dr.
