User Story(s)
As a screen-reader user, I'd like publication tables to expose clear row and column context, in order to understand each value without having to guess what it belongs to.
Problem we are solving
The current publication table markup appears to rely on partial semantics and may not provide enough context when users navigate cell by cell.
Why this matters to users
A table should reduce cognitive effort, not increase it. When row context is weak, users may hear values without enough information to understand what each one means.
Desired outcome
A table experience in which users can move through the information and consistently hear the context they need.
Scope
- Table caption or equivalent naming
- Row and column header relationships
- Screen-reader verification of table navigation
Out of scope
- A redesign of the table content model
Conditions of satisfaction
User Story(s)
As a screen-reader user, I'd like publication tables to expose clear row and column context, in order to understand each value without having to guess what it belongs to.
Problem we are solving
The current publication table markup appears to rely on partial semantics and may not provide enough context when users navigate cell by cell.
Why this matters to users
A table should reduce cognitive effort, not increase it. When row context is weak, users may hear values without enough information to understand what each one means.
Desired outcome
A table experience in which users can move through the information and consistently hear the context they need.
Scope
Out of scope
Conditions of satisfaction