Table Headers (<th>) vs. Table Data (<td>): What's the Difference?

📚 What is a Table Header (`<th>`) Element?

The `<th>` element defines a header cell in an HTML table. Think of it as the title for a column or row. By default, text within a `<th>` element is often bold and centered, making it stand out. It helps to describe the type of data contained within the corresponding column or row.

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• Indicates a header cell within a table.
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• Typically displayed in bold and centered (though this can be changed with CSS).
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• Provides context for the data in the table.

📊 What is a Table Data (`<td>`) Element?

The `<td>` element defines a standard data cell in an HTML table. It contains the actual content or information you want to display. It's the workhorse of the table, holding all the values, text, or even images.

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• Represents a standard data cell within a table.
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• Contains the actual data displayed in the table.
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• Can hold any type of content, including text, numbers, images, or even other HTML elements.

🆚 `<th>` vs. `<td>`: A Side-by-Side Comparison

🔑 Key Takeaways

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• Use `<th>` for headers (titles) of columns and rows to provide context.
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• Use `<td>` for the actual data that fills the table.
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• CSS can be used to override the default styling of both `<th>` and `<td>` elements.