- How to fit a wide data table on mobile screens without losing its purpose and readability?
- How should a data table be?
How to fit a wide data table on mobile screens without losing its purpose and readability?
Use Smaller Type
Using smaller text should actually make tables more readable because it provides enough room for the content to fit well. Many try to get as much content into a table as possible, but if you use large text, you'll have to take that space from margins and padding, which would reduce readability.
How should a data table be?
A data table is a document comprising columns, rows and cells that contain specific values. They store information that people can retrieve later and update as needed. The data table title, column headers and row headers can help a user understand the information in the table more clearly.