| Rule ID |
Table 2 |
| Conformance |
Required |
| Definition |
Data tables must have an accessible name to identify the purpose of the table. |
| Purpose |
- An accessible name for a data table enables people using assistive technologies to identify the purpose of the table and to differentiate among multiple data tables on the same page.
- Screen readers include table navigation commands and the accessible name will provides context to the table.
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| Conformance |
Required |
| WCAG Success Criteria |
Success Criterion 2.4.6 Headings and Labels
Other Related Success Criterion:
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| Rule Category |
Tables/Layout |
| Rule Scope |
Element |
| Techniques |
- Use
caption element to provide an accessible name for a data table.
- Use
title attribute to provide an accessible name for a data table.
- Use
aria-label attribute to provide an accessible name for a data table (NOTE: inconsistent browser/AT support).
- Use
aria-labelledby attribute to provide an accessible name for a data table (NOTE: inconsistent browser/AT support).
- If the table is not used for tabular data, but instead for layout of content, use the
role="none" on the table element.
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