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HTML HTML Tables Structuring Tables The Caption Element

Elias Paiva
Elias Paiva
7,348 Points
Posted by Elias Paiva
Elias Paiva
7,348 Points

Can I just use the <h1> element instead of the <caption> element?

Instead of the <caption> element, can I use a heading element?

1 Answer

Brandon White
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Brandon White
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Hi Elias,

I think in many cases you would be fine to use a heading element (especially when your page consists of only one table and nothing else), but in others where you potentially have multiple elements (i.e. tables, forms, divs, multiple headings, etc), a caption would likely be more appropriate. Specifically, for those browsing the web with screen readers.