Attribute(s)
Table
Description
General Settings - The general settings for form tables can be found in the Details field.
Motivation
These are simple suggestions to help developers create more appealing tables.
Example / Details
Tables should be used in a form in the following circumstances:
To allow text to be printed next to a graphic
To order information about a certain subject or subjects
Tables must be used instead of tabs or spaces in a Web environment.Note: Tables do reduce the performance of forms and thus should be used with
some discretion.
The following general settings should be observed:
All tables in the same application should be constructed with the same
appearance settings. This will allow users to become familiar with the
application in a shorter period of time.
The title row should be outlined heavier than the other rows.
In general, cells containing text entries should be left justified.
In general, cells containing numerical entries should be right justified.
The border style should generally kept on Standard.
The setting 'Fit table to window' should generally be left on. It is
recommended, however, that this be tested thoroughly in different screen
resolutions.
A light color should be chosen for the table.