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- How should data table be aligned?
- How do I align cell contents in a table?
- How should text be aligned in a table?
- How should numbers usually be aligned in table cells?
How should data table be aligned?
Generally, you should align text left and numbers right. This way it's easier to differentiate between the two and numbers are easier to compare. In addition to that, you should align the table headers according to their column data as that makes your table more structural.
How do I align cell contents in a table?
To place an item at the top or bottom of its cell, insert the "VALIGN=" attribute within the code for that cell. To vertically align an entire row (e.g., placing all data in that row at the tops of the cells), insert the "VALIGN=" attribute within the code for that row.
How should text be aligned in a table?
Align table text as you would anywhere else; that is, aligned left. As text in tables tends to end up in narrow columns, don't justify the text either – leave it ragged-right – or you will end up with rivers flowing down the tables, potentially causing confusion and certainly harming readability.
How should numbers usually be aligned in table cells?
Therefore, tables should keep numerical data right-aligned. Textual data is read (in English) from left-to-right. Comparing textual elements is typically done by sorting into alphabetical order: if two entries start with the same letter, the second letter is used, and so on.
