Introduction to <td>tag

The <td>element, short for "table data," is a fundamental part of an HTML table. It represents a data cell within a table row, enabling developers to display organized and structured information effectively. The combination of <td>for data and <th>for headers provides a comprehensive system for creating readable and accessible tables.

  • Definition and Usage:In HTML, a table is made up of two primary types of cells:
    • Header Cells:Defined using the <th>element, these cells typically contain header information and are bold and center-aligned by default.
    • Data Cells:Defined using the <td>element, these cells store standard data and are left-aligned and regular by default.
    • The <td>element is essential for organizing data into a tabular format, making it easier for users to read and analyze structured information.

Why Use <td>and Tables?

Tables, when used correctly, are an essential tool for presenting complex data in a structured and readable format. The <td>element plays a key role in this structure by housing the actual data, ensuring clarity and organization. At Levoric Learn, we emphasize not only the technical functionality of HTML elements like <td>but also their role in enhancing accessibility, semantic correctness, and user experience. By following these guidelines, you can create professional-grade tables that align with the standards set by Levoric Learn, empowering developers to build with confidence and precision.

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<table>
  <tr>
    <th>Product</th>
      <th>Price</th>
    </tr>
 <tr>
  <td>Laptop</td>
    <td>$999</td>
   </tr>
 <tr>
  <td>Smartphone</td>
     <td>$699</td>
   </tr>
 </table>

Global Attributes

AttributesDescription
accesskeySpecifies a shortcut key to activate or focus an element.
autocapitalizeControls whether and how text input is automatically capitalized.
classSpecifies one or more class names for the element, allowing CSS styling and JavaScript manipulation.
contenteditableSpecifies whether the content of an element is editable or not.
contextmenuSpecifies a context menu for the element.
dirDefines the text direction. Possible values are "ltr" (left-to-right), "rtl" (right-to-left), and "auto".
draggableSpecifies whether an element is draggable. Possible values are "true" or "false".
enterkeyhintSpecifies the action label or icon to be shown for the enter key on virtual keyboards.
hiddenIndicates that the element is not yet, or is no longer, relevant. The browser does not display elements that have the `hidden` attribute set.
idSpecifies a unique identifier for the element.
inputmodeProvides a hint to browsers for which virtual keyboard configuration to use when editing this element or its descendants.
isAllows you to specify the type of custom element.
langSpecifies the language of the element's content.
nonceA cryptographic nonce ("number used once") that can be used by Content Security Policy (CSP) to determine whether or not a given fetch will be allowed to proceed.
partSpecifies the element’s part in the shadow DOM.
slotAssigns a slot in a shadow DOM shadow tree.
spellcheckIndicates whether the element is subject to spell checking.
styleProvides inline CSS styling for the element.
tabindexSpecifies the tab order of the element.
titleAdds extra information about the element, displayed as a tooltip when hovering over the element.
translateSpecifies whether the content of the element should be translated. Possible values are "yes" or "no".
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