Tables support standard keyboard navigation.
Navigate between cells using arrow keys.
- Arrow Right: Move to next cell
- Arrow Left: Move to previous cell
- Arrow Down: Move to cell below
- Arrow Up: Move to cell above
- Tab: Move to next focusable element outside table
Focus indicators show current cell position.
- Focused cells show clear visual indicators
- Keyboard users can see current position
- Focus moves logically through table structure
Proper header association ensures screen readers understand relationships.
Column Header Association Column headers are associated with data cells.
Screen readers announce: "Item 1, Name column, 100, Value column"
Row headers identify row content.
Screen readers announce: "Product A, row header, Price: $100, Stock: 50"
Colspan cells maintain accessibility.
- Colspan headers are properly announced
- Screen readers understand merged cell structure
- Users understand which columns are grouped