Ensure table headers associate with data cells

Orphaned headers without data cells can confuse users of assistive technology and indicate a broken table structure.

Quick Reference

• Every <th> must be associated with one or more <td> cells
• Avoid empty headers that don't describe any data
• Remove unnecessary headers to reduce screen reader noise

Check

Verify that all <th> elements are correctly associated with data cells.

Fix

Remove empty headers or ensure they are correctly mapped to data cells.

Explain