Data Grid
A data grid is an app-like table. People can move, select, sort, or edit lots of data.
| Owner · Enter to edit | State · Enter to change | Due | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkout empty stateWEB-142 | Maya | Ready | |
| Command paletteAPP-087 | Noah | Review | |
| Keyboard auditQA-036 | Sol | Review | |
| Mobile drawerAPP-104 | Inez | Ready | |
| Upload recoveryWEB-153 | Lin | Blocked |
Arrow keys move between cells. Space selects work; Enter edits an owner or changes state.
A real example
A finance grid supports keyboard movement, frozen columns, row selection, and editing in place.
Main parts
- 01Trigger or task context
- 02Primary control surface
- 03Feedback, focus, and dismissal
Use it when
Use it when table data needs the kinds of actions found in a spreadsheet.
Do not use it when
Never add the complexity of an ARIA grid to a table that people only read.
Name used in code
role="grid" Before you ship
Before release, check the page structure, keyboard access, visible focus, contrast, and zoom. Also check loading, empty, error, success, cancel, and reduced-motion states.
Outcome: Use Data Grid to solve this user need without losing the current context. User context: A finance grid supports keyboard movement, frozen columns, row selection, and editing in place. Recommended pattern: Data Grid. Why it fits: Use it when table data needs the kinds of actions found in a spreadsheet. Do not use it when: Never add the complexity of an ARIA grid to a table that people only read. Product requirements: Define the default, loading, empty, error, success, and recovery states. Keep user input. Give clear feedback after every action. Accessibility and resilience: Use semantic HTML, full keyboard access, and visible focus. Make the layout work when zoomed and support reduced motion. Follow the project’s current rules. Do not add a new UI library unless the project already uses it. Acceptance criteria: The main task works with keyboard only and at 320px width. Focus and status changes are announced. Check loading, failure, retry, cancel, and reduced-motion paths. Evidence and limits (evidence boundary): The standard covers only the listed scope. It does not choose the visual style, product decision, or Vibulary example. Unknowns to confirm: Product wording, data source, analytics events, supported devices and languages, and platform limits.
Check this request
Review the current use of Data Grid. Definition: A data grid is an app-like table. People can move, select, sort, or edit lots of data. Release checks: Before release, check the page structure, keyboard access, visible focus, contrast, and zoom. Also check loading, empty, error, success, cancel, and reduced-motion states. Before changing code, report the evidence you found, gaps, severity, and the smallest safe fix.