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Navigating the Grid, an Approach to Accessible DataTables
Discover how lightning-datatable works for screen reader users and what every developer, admin, and tester needs to know, and leave with a shareable demo video your whole team can use.

, Senior Accessibility Support Engineer, Salesforce

, Lead Accessibility Engineer, Salesforce

Product: Salesforce Platform
Role: Developer
Industry: Technology
Topic: Salesforce on Salesforce
Session Level: Intermediate
Session Format: Theater
  • Tuesday, Sep 154:00 PM - 4:20 PM PDT
    (11:00 PM - 11:20 PM GMT)
    Moscone North, LL, Campground, Theater 1
    FIRST COME FIRST SEATED
Session Summary: The session, 'Navigating the Grid: An Approach to Making Accessible Data Tables,' provided a deep dive into the accessibility features and best practices for Lightning Data Tables within the Salesforce platform. It highlighted the challenges of creating accessible and efficient data tables, including navigation complexities for screen reader and keyboard users, and explained the implementation of the ARIA grid pattern to address these issues. Key innovations such as lazy loading, two distinct navigation modes (action and navigation), and the use of ARIA labels to enhance accessibility were discussed in detail. Attendees were also introduced to Salesforce's accessibility support team and resources, emphasizing the company's commitment to making its products inclusive and usable for all users, regardless of ability level.
Key Takeaways:

• Lightning Data Tables use an ARIA grid pattern to improve navigation efficiency and accessibility, including single tab stops and lazy loading for faster data interaction.

• Screen reader and keyboard users can benefit from two interaction modes—action mode for interacting with data and navigation mode for moving efficiently through tables—ensuring a streamlined user experience.

• Salesforce provides robust accessibility support through its dedicated team, developer guides, and resources to help customers create accessible experiences across all Salesforce products.

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