HTML scope Attribute
Definition and Usage
The scope attribute specifies whether a header cell is a header for a
column, row, or group of columns or rows.
The scope attribute has no visual effect in ordinary web browsers, but can
be
used by screen readers.
Applies to
The scope attribute can be used on the following element:
| Element | Attribute |
|---|---|
| <th> | scope |
Example
Specify that the two header cells are headers for columns:
<table>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th scope="col">Month</th>
<th scope="col">Savings</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>January</td>
<td>$100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>February</td>
<td>$80</td>
</tr>
</table>
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Browser Support
| Attribute | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| scope | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |