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Use the CAPTION element to summarize table content. SUMMARY doesn't display in the browser, but screen readers will read the content aloud.
<TABLE BORDER="1" SUMMARY="This table lists amount of money raised and spent by the major party candidates in the 2000 U.S. Presidential election"> <CAPTION>Election 2000 Presidential Fundraising</CAPTION> <TR><TD> ---- Rest of table --- </TD></TR> </TABLE>