Heydon Pickering 5/20/2025

The caption element

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The article clarifies the purpose of the HTML <caption> element, which is specifically for labeling and describing tables for accessibility. It contrasts this with closed captions for video, discusses the limitations of the `summary` attribute, and advocates for inclusive design using the 'By Default Or Death' principle. It also covers technical details like placing headings inside <caption> and using the CSS `caption-side` property.

The caption element

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