Accessibility · Junior · Question 60 of 75

Why not use `<table>` to lay out a page?

1Screen readers announce it as data rows and columns
2Modern browsers no longer support HTML tables
3Tables can't contain links, images or buttons

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Correct answer: Screen readers announce it as data rows and columns

Explanation

A layout table confuses users with meaningless "row 3, column 2" information and reading order issues. Use CSS Grid or Flexbox for layout.

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