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Tables in HTML

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HTML tables are very important elements for organizing and presenting data on a web page. They allow information to be displayed in a clear and organized way, making it easier for users to read and understand. To create a table in HTML, it is necessary to use the tags

, ,
and . The tag is used to create the table itself, while the tag is used to create the table's rows. The
and tags are used to create table cells. The tag is used to create the cells that represent the table headers, while the tag is used to create the cells that represent the table data. It is important to remember that tags should only be used for the table header, while tags should be used for all other cells. To define the width of the table, you can use the tag with the width attribute, as in the example below:
In addition, it is possible to define the border of the table using the border attribute, as in the example below:
To set the background color of the table, you can use the bgcolor attribute, as in the example below:
It is also possible to merge table cells using the
tag with the rowspan and colspan attributes. The rowspan attribute is used to merge cells vertically, while the colspan attribute is used to merge cells horizontally. Finally, it's important to remember that HTML tables should be used sparingly and only when necessary. Tables that are too large or complex can make the web page slow and difficult to load, as well as detract from the user experience. Therefore, it is important to use tables only when they are really necessary and always look for simpler and more efficient alternatives whenever possible.

Now answer the exercise about the content:

_Which tag should be used to create the cells that represent the headers of the table in HTML?