Tables should not have the same summary and caption
What is the problem?
The table-duplicate-name rule ensures that the <caption> element and the summary attribute of a table do not contain identical text.
Impacted Groups
Why is this important?
Screen reader users often rely on the <caption> and summary attributes to understand the purpose and content of a table. If both contain the same information, it can be redundant and potentially confusing for users.
How to solve this issue
To fix this, either remove the duplicate text or provide different, complementary information in the <caption> and summary attributes. This will help screen reader users better understand the table's content and purpose.
Rule Information
Rule ID
table-duplicate-name
Severity
Manual Review Required
Rule Group
Best Practices Rules
Guidelines
- Best Practice
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