Table headers

Why it matters

Without header cells, screen readers read a data table cell by cell with no column or row context (WCAG 1.3.1).

How to fix it

1. Mark header cells with <th>, and add scope="col" or scope="row".
2. Use role="presentation" only for tables used purely for layout.

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