Rule: Data tables must have name

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.
Conformance Required
WCAG Success Criteria

Success Criterion 2.4.6 Headings and Labels

Other Related Success Criterion:

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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