Examples of tables
At first glance the two tables below look very similar, but test them with assistive technology. Screen reader software reads from left to right, top to bottom. Which version makes more sense?
Vertical table without Headers.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 9-5 | 7-2 | all day | 9-12 | 10-8 |
| Classroom 3 | Library | Dining Hall | Classroom 2 | Classroom 1 |
Screen Reader reads: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9-5, 7-2, all day, 9-12, 10-8, Classroom 3, Library, Dining Hall, Classroom 2, Classroom 1.
Horizontal table without Headers:
| Monday | 9-5 | Classroom 3 |
| Tuesday | 7-2 | Library |
| Wednesday | all day | Dining Hall |
| Thursday | 9-12 | Classroom 2 |
| Friday | 10-8 | Classroom 1 |
Screen Reader reads: Monday, 9-5, Classroom 3, Tuesday, 7-2, Library, Wednesday, all day, Dining Hall, Thursday, 9-12, Classroom 2, Friday, 10-8, Classroom 1.