How to manage and make look of complex data <table> identical in all browser?

What are helpful CSS properties which can be helpful for table? I have to make so many complex tables which have different type of colors in columns, thead, borders, padding, alternate row and column colors etc. I wa开发者_开发知识库nt to use as less as possible of css classes.

How to make complex tables design with combination of as much as possible of HTML tags and CSS properties? and should look identical in all browsers.

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And on same page I have to add multiple table with totally different styles

Tables are really, really old technology and tend to be very reliable in my experience. I would just get going, plan the CSS well and deal with any cross-browser issues if and when they come up.

http://developer.yahoo.com/yui/reset/

The foundational YUI Reset CSS file removes and neutralizes the inconsistent default styling of HTML elements, creating a level playing field across A-grade browsers and providing a sound foundation upon which you can explicitly declare your intentions.

I must admit though, I am not sure I understand your question

you should use for this reset style sheet.you can visit this and read about reset stylesheet

reset staylesheet