Why <table> Can Still Be Useful and When It Should Be Used
When left with the daunting task of designing and presenting large amounts of data for a webpage, I sometimes find myself returning to table-based markup for these reasons:
- Presenting Organization, especially for side by side comparisons (think of a spreadsheet)
- Quick and Easy to Read Data – Humans are always inclined to find balance and organization in what they see. Why not help everyone along and make things easier?