[thelist] Owed Tip

[Rob Smith]

Hi list,

I owe a tip from my last comment(s)

<tip type="Provide a summary for tables." author="Rob.Smith">

Like "alt" text for images, each TABLE element should contain a "summary"
attribute that briefly describes the table structure and purpose. For
example:

  <TABLE border="border" summary="This table charts the number of cups of
coffee
      consumed by each senator, the type of coffee (decaf or regular), and
whether
      taken with sugar.">
    <CAPTION> Cups of coffee consumed by each senator </CAPTION>
    <!--table cells here-->
  </TABLE>
Adding a table summary is especially useful for non-visual users.

Rationale:
The "summary" attribute describes the table's structure and purpose when the
table itself cannot be read, but is not normally displayed to visual users.

</tip>
NOTE: this was an excerpt from Bobby:
http://bobby.watchfire.com/bobby/html/en/index.jsp

Rob.Smith