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From: Lars Ballieu Christensen
Date: Mar 9, 2022 1:41AM

Hi List,



A client of ours is using angular data tables (ngx-datatable elements) rather than ordinary html table elements; furthermore, they seem to be use these for layout purposes rather than for data. Obviously, this makes it difficult for screen readers to interpret.



I'm aware that the best solution would be not to use data tables of whatever variety for layout. However, does anyone know whether ARIA roles would have an effect on table elements other than those in plain HTML, i.e., if role=”presentation” could be used and have an effect on  <ngx-datatable> elements?



Venligst/Kind regards



Lars

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Lars Ballieu Christensen

Rådgiver/Adviser, Ph.D., M.Sc., Sensus ApS

Specialister i tilgængelighed/Accessibility Consultants

Tel: +45 48 22 10 03 – Mobil: +45 40 32 68 23 - Skype: Ballieu

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