... The COLSPEC attribute can be used when needed to exert control over column widths, either by setting explicit widths or by specifying relative widths. You can also specify the table width explicitly or as a fraction of the current margins (see WIDTH attribute). ... When the table is flush left or right, subsequent elements will be flowed around the table if there is sufficient room. ... If the table width is specified with the WIDTH attribute, the user agent attempts to set column widths to match. ...