Is it acceptable to use tables for forms? Or is it still more correct to use divs?

Question

I\'m wondering whether it\'s acceptable to use tables for forms.

Strictly speaking, name/value pairs are tabular data, aren\'t they? And a form is just

Answer 1

Some people will say yes, some no.

Here's a way for you to decide: If it truly contains tabular data, then it should, at least according to WCAG, have a summary attribute. The summary attribute should describe the purpose and structure of the table for the benefit of screen reader users. Can you write such an attribute? If so, then you should do so, and include it on your table. If you can't, then it probably isn't a really a table and you should look for another way of laying out your form.