Design System 0.2.8

Tables

Data Tables help communicate relationships between content.

A table is a page section containing data arranged in rows and columns.

Tables communicate relationships between content. They are used for:

  • Reference - To help users find relevant data for specific items.
  • Comparison - To help users compare the features of different items. Users should be able to compare features by scanning horizontally.
  • Choice - To help users understand their choices when they are presented with an array of options, typically through links and mini buttons.

Simple tables don't include sorting and filtering capability, while complex tables do.

Do not use tables for layout. Use CSS to define page structure.

Authors should prefer the use of the host language's semantics for table whenever possible, such as the HTML table element.

Rows contain cell or gridcell elements, and thus serve to organize the table or grid.

The table role is intended for tabular containers which are not interactive. If the tabular container maintains a selection state, provides its own two-dimensional navigation, or allows the user to rearrange or otherwise manipulate its contents or the display thereof, authors should use grid or treegrid instead.

Do's and Don'ts

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Don't.

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Types

Table with Expandable Details

A table that provides functionality similar to a Secondary Accordion for disclosing additional information in each row. Includes sorting and filtering. In responsive, the user can sort by the parent/active rows only.

Table with Expandable Details

Table with Collapsing Columns

A table in which the columns collapse into the expandable details as the table shrinks in width, to circumvent the need for horizontal scrolling. Includes sorting and filtering. In responsive, the user can sort by the parent/active rows only.

Table with Expandable Details

Variants

Common Button Labels and Usage

Title case, 2-3 words maximum.
Do not combine actions in a label (exception: "Customize & Buy").
If standard labels don't fit the button's purpose, align label with the task the user is attempting.

Please refer to the Dell Technologies branding website, https://brand.delltechnologies.com/faq/#voice, for further information regarding call-to-action labels and usage.

Button Label:
Corresponding Action:
Add to Cart
Search
Cancel
Save
Edit
Delete
Continue
Next/Previous
Submit
Select
Sign In/Sign Out
View Details
Ok/Cancel
Learn More
Close
Takes users to Cart page, with item added
Used for search buttons
Takes users back to entry point for a task
Used to save an item
Navigates users to change an item
Deletes an item on the page, usually with a verification step
Used as progression
Used as forward and backward navigation (Next is primary, Previous is secondary)
Used to submit a task or info
Used for choosing items in a task flow
Authentication standard, for consistency do not use Log In/Log Out or Signin/Signout
Used instead of “Select” in cases of product details or within learn content
For use in modal verification steps when more specific CTAs will not fit due to space
Used to link users to more learning content or contextual help
Used within modal windows

Basic Tables

Basic Table

<table class="dds__table dds__table-hover dds__table-responsive-lg"> <thead> <tr> <th scope="col">Date</th> <th scope="col">Order</th> <th scope="col">Product</th> <th scope="col">Description</th> <th scope="col">Status</th> <th scope="col">Delivery</th> <th scope="col">Tracking</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="row">03/19/15</th> <td>#42568</td> <td tabindex="-1"><a href="javascript:;">Optiplex 9020</a></td> <td>OptiPlex 9020-Dell’s premium business-class desktop.</td> <td>In process</td> <td>03/22/15</td> <td>TBD</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">03/22/15</th> <td>#77475</td> <td tabindex="-1"><a href="javascript:;">OptiPlex 7020</a></td> <td>Mainstream performance, and advanced security and manageability.</td> <td>Shipping</td> <td>04/05/15</td> <td tabindex="-1"><a href="javascript:;">#de467ft53s</a></td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">03/24/15</th> <td>#44356</td> <td tabindex="-1"><a href="javascript:;">OptiPlex XE2</a></td> <td>Long-term computing solution and highly durable OptiPlex XE2</td> <td>Out for Delivery</td> <td>04/08/15</td> <td tabindex="-1"><a href="javascript:;">#0U812-90210s</a></td> </tr> </tbody>
</table>

Basic Table with Stripes

<table class="dds__table dds__table-hover dds__table-striped dds__table-responsive-lg"> <thead> <tr> <th scope="col">Date</th> <th scope="col">Order</th> <th scope="col">Product</th> <th scope="col">Description</th> <th scope="col">Status</th> <th scope="col">Delivery</th> <th scope="col">Tracking</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="row">03/19/15</th> <td>#42568</td> <td tabindex="-1"><a href="javascript:;">Optiplex 9020</a></td> <td>OptiPlex 9020-Dell’s premium business-class desktop.</td> <td>In process</td> <td>03/22/15</td> <td>TBD</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">03/22/15</th> <td>#77475</td> <td tabindex="-1"><a href="javascript:;">OptiPlex 7020</a></td> <td>Mainstream performance, and advanced security and manageability.</td> <td>Shipping</td> <td>04/05/15</td> <td tabindex="-1"><a href="javascript:;">#de467ft53s</a></td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">03/24/15</th> <td>#44356</td> <td tabindex="-1"><a href="javascript:;">OptiPlex XE2</a></td> <td>Long-term computing solution and highly durable OptiPlex XE2</td> <td>Out for Delivery</td> <td>04/08/15</td> <td tabindex="-1"><a href="javascript:;">#0U812-90210s</a></td> </tr> </tbody>
</table>

Complex Tables

Complex Table

<table data-table="dds__table" class="dds__table dds__table-hover dds__table-cmplx" data-table-data='{"showData":false,"search":true,"actions":true,"settings":true,"sort":true,"expand":false,"fixedColumns":true,"fixedHeight":false,"header":true,"data":{"headings":["Name","Company","Extension","Start Date","Email","Phone","Link"],"columns":[{"select":0,"sort":"asc","fixed":true},{"select":[1,2],"hidden":true,"fixed":true},{"select":3,"type":"date","format":"MM/DD/YYYY","sortable":true}],"rows":[{"data":["Hedwig F. Nguyen","Arcu Vel Foundation","9875","03/27/2017","nunc.ullamcorper@metusvitae.com","070 8206 9605","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"]},{"data":["Genevieve U. Watts","Eget Incorporated","9557","07/18/2017","Nullam.vitae@egestas.edu","0800 025698","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Genevieve U. Watts details"},{"data":["Kyra S. Baldwin","Lorem Vitae Limited","3854","04/14/2016","in@elita.org","0800 237 8846","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Kyra S. Baldwin details"},{"data":["Stephen V. Hill","Eget Mollis Institute","8820","03/03/2016","eu@vel.com","0800 682 4591","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Stephen V. Hill details"},{"data":["Vielka Q. Chapman","Velit Pellentesque Ultricies Institute","2307","06/25/2017","orci.Donec.nibh@mauriserateget.edu","0800 181 5795","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Vielka Q. Chapman details"},{"data":["Ocean W. Curtis","Eu Ltd","6868","08/24/2017","cursus.et@cursus.edu","(016977) 9585","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Ocean W. Curtis details"},{"data":["Kato F. Tucker","Vel Lectus Limited","4713","11/06/2017","Duis@Lorem.edu","070 0981 8503","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Kato F. Tucker details"},{"data":["Robin J. Wise","Curabitur Dictum PC","3285","02/09/2017","blandit@montesnascetur.edu","0800 259158","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Robin J. Wise details"},{"data":["Uriel H. Guerrero","Mauris Inc.","2294","02/11/2018","vitae@Innecorci.net","0500 948772","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Uriel H. Guerrero details"},{"data":["Yasir W. Benson","At Incorporated","3897","01/13/2017","ornare.elit.elit@atortor.edu","0391 916 3600","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"]},{"data":["Shafira U. French","Nisi Magna Incorporated","5116","07/23/2016","metus.In.nec@bibendum.ca","(018013) 26699","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Shafira U. French details"},{"data":["Casey E. Hood","Lorem Vitae Odio Consulting","7079","05/05/2017","justo.Praesent@sitamet.ca","0800 570796","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Casey E. Hood details"},{"data":["Caleb X. Finch","Elit Associates","3629","09/19/2016","condimentum@eleifend.com","056 1551 7431","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Caleb X. Finch details"}]}}'> <caption class="dds__sr-only">A Complex Tables <span>Table used to display User information</span> </caption> </table> <nav class="dds__pagination dds__pagination-justified-filter" data-toggle="dds__pagination" aria-label="pagination"></nav></table>

Complex Table with Stripes

<table data-table="dds__table" class="dds__table dds__table-hover dds__table-cmplx dds__table-striped" data-table-data='{"showData":false,"search":true,"actions":true,"settings":true,"sort":true,"expand":false,"fixedColumns":true,"fixedHeight":false,"header":true,"data":{"headings":["Name","Company","Extension","Start Date","Email","Phone","Link"],"columns":[{"select":0,"sort":"asc","fixed":true},{"select":[1,2],"hidden":true,"fixed":true},{"select":3,"type":"date","format":"MM/DD/YYYY","sortable":true}],"rows":[{"data":["Hedwig F. Nguyen","Arcu Vel Foundation","9875","03/27/2017","nunc.ullamcorper@metusvitae.com","070 8206 9605","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"]},{"data":["Genevieve U. Watts","Eget Incorporated","9557","07/18/2017","Nullam.vitae@egestas.edu","0800 025698","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Genevieve U. Watts details"},{"data":["Kyra S. Baldwin","Lorem Vitae Limited","3854","04/14/2016","in@elita.org","0800 237 8846","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Kyra S. Baldwin details"},{"data":["Stephen V. Hill","Eget Mollis Institute","8820","03/03/2016","eu@vel.com","0800 682 4591","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Stephen V. Hill details"},{"data":["Vielka Q. Chapman","Velit Pellentesque Ultricies Institute","2307","06/25/2017","orci.Donec.nibh@mauriserateget.edu","0800 181 5795","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Vielka Q. Chapman details"},{"data":["Ocean W. Curtis","Eu Ltd","6868","08/24/2017","cursus.et@cursus.edu","(016977) 9585","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Ocean W. Curtis details"},{"data":["Kato F. Tucker","Vel Lectus Limited","4713","11/06/2017","Duis@Lorem.edu","070 0981 8503","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Kato F. Tucker details"},{"data":["Robin J. Wise","Curabitur Dictum PC","3285","02/09/2017","blandit@montesnascetur.edu","0800 259158","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Robin J. Wise details"},{"data":["Uriel H. Guerrero","Mauris Inc.","2294","02/11/2018","vitae@Innecorci.net","0500 948772","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Uriel H. Guerrero details"},{"data":["Yasir W. Benson","At Incorporated","3897","01/13/2017","ornare.elit.elit@atortor.edu","0391 916 3600","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"]},{"data":["Shafira U. French","Nisi Magna Incorporated","5116","07/23/2016","metus.In.nec@bibendum.ca","(018013) 26699","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Shafira U. French details"},{"data":["Casey E. Hood","Lorem Vitae Odio Consulting","7079","05/05/2017","justo.Praesent@sitamet.ca","0800 570796","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Casey E. Hood details"},{"data":["Caleb X. Finch","Elit Associates","3629","09/19/2016","condimentum@eleifend.com","056 1551 7431","<a href=&#39;//www.dell.com&#39;>Dell Home Page</a>"],"details":"Caleb X. Finch details"}]}}'> <caption class="dds__sr-only">A Complex Tables <span>Table used to display User information</span> </caption>
</table>
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Basic Table with Zebra Stripes

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The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) develops standards and support materials to help you understand and implement accessibility.

Please follow the best practices for static tables and the best practices for interactive grids from WAI-ARIA authoring practices 1.1.

Please also refer to these recommendations for static tables and these recommendations for interactive grids from WAI-ARIA 1.1.

You may refer to this example of a static table, these examples of interactive data grids, and these examples of interactive layout grids from WAI-ARIA practices 1.1.

You may also refer to these tutorials for table concepts from Web Accessibility Tutorials.

You may also refer to this article about creating accessible data tables from WebAIM.

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