Structural Element - Row header cell
- WAVE Category: Structural Element
- WAVE ACCESSIBILITY PATTERN: Row header cell
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This content added 2026-04-27. Check for updated guidance at: https://wave.webaim.org/api/docs?format=html#th_row
WAVE Category
Structural Elements
WAVE Error
Row header cell
What It Means
A table row header (
<th scope="row">) is present.Why It Matters
Adding a row scope to a table header ensures the cells within that row will be programmatically associated to that header, particularly with complex tables. This facilitates screen reader navigation and orientation within the data table.
What To Do
Ensure that the cell is actually a header cell for tabular data and that it is a row header.
The Algorithm... in English
A table header cell (
<th>) is present that has a scope attribute value of "row".Standards and Guidelines
Example of a DOM Snippet Generated From WAVE Tool
Screenshots of Accessibility Pattern in Use
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Credits/Authors
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