Is it always necessary to have table column headings?

1. Is a column header required?
2. Should tables have headings?
3. Why are table headings important?
4. Does an HTML table need a header?

Is a column header required?

Data cells in data tables must have row and/or column header cells.

Should tables have headings?

headings: Tables may include a variety of headings depending on the nature and arrangement of the data. All tables should include column headings, including a stub heading (heading for the leftmost, or stub, column).

Why are table headings important?

Why Use Table Header Rows? Marking a table header row or column tells screen reader users how to read the table. They can navigate table cells and hear which column they are currently in. This turns random data into meaningful data.

Does an HTML table need a header?

<th> elements aren't required anywhere. They're simply one of the two cell types (the other being <td> ) that you can use in a table row. A <thead> is an optional table section that can contain one or more rows.