How can I use tables to structure forms

Small forms are sometimes placed within a TD element within a table. This can be a useful for positioning a form relative to other content, but it doesn't help position the form-related elements relative to each other.

To position form-related elements relative to each other, the entire table must be within the form. You cannot start a form in one TH or TD element and end in another. You cannot place the form within the table without placing it inside a TH or TD element. You can put the table inside the form, and then use the table to position the INPUT, TEXTAREA, SELECT, and other form-related elements, as shown in the following example.

<FORM ACTION="[URL]">
   <TABLE BORDER="0">
      <TR>
         <TH>Account:</TH>
         <TD><INPUT TYPE="text" NAME="account"></TD>
      </TR>
      <TR>
         <TH>Password:</TH>
         <TD><INPUT TYPE="password" NAME="password"></TD>
      </TR>
      <TR>
         <TD> </TD>
         <TD><INPUT TYPE="submit" NAME="Log On"></TD>
      </TR>
   </TABLE>
</FORM>