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title: "Accessibility in Airtable"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.airtable.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Accessibility in Airtable

| **Plan availability** | All plan types |
| --- | --- |
| **Permissions** | Any permissions, however, certain actions may be limited by your permission level in the Airtable surface you are interacting with. |
| **Platform(s)** | Web/Desktop |

This guide covers how screen readers, keyboard navigation, and other tools interact with some of our most complicated interfaces and visualizations.

## Accessibility in rich text fields

Airtable supports rich text entry when fields are configured to accept it. Text can be formatted by using a keyboard as [discussed in this article](/v1/docs/using-rich-text-with-airtable).

## General accessibility in interfaces

Airtable interfaces are built to work with assistive technologies. All interfaces consist of the following elements:

- Skip links for main content and accessibility feedback
- Left navigation, with links back to airtable home as well as to other interfaces
- Header bar with interface title and some of the following:
  - Call to action buttons
  - Description
  - Preset filters
  - Facets for modifying the data presented in the interface. Each facet is a dialog focus trap which can be closed with the <kbd>esc</kbd> key. A published interface page is configured by the interface’s builder. When enabled, the data can be refined further via the following options:
    - Grouping
    - Filter
    - Sort
    - Row-height and layout
    - Visualization
    - Search

> [!CAUTION]
> Note
> 
> Many common keyboard shortcuts are available. [Learn more here](/v1/docs/airtable-keyboard-shortcuts).

## Accessibility in interface grids

A grid will have role=”application” and is a single tabstop on the page. Due to performance reasons around rendering large amounts of data, it is best to rely on the built-in navigation tools.

1. With the grid application focused, press <kbd>enter</kbd> or <kbd>return</kbd> to start navigating the grid. When inside the grid, press <kbd>esc</kbd> to exit the grid and return focus to the original tabstop.
2. When you first enter the grid, your focus will be placed on the first cell of the first row. Navigate across rows and columns with the arrow keys.
3. The grid may be configured to allow inline edits. If enabled, press <kbd>enter</kbd> or <kbd>return</kbd> to enter the contents of the cell. Depending on the cell type, this might be a single form control, or a set of form controls. Focus will be trapped within the cell until you press <kbd>esc</kbd>.
4. The grid may be configured to allow a detailed record view. If enabled, press <kbd>space</kbd> to open the detailed view. This will transfer focus to a dialog, but focus is purposely not trapped. Close with <kbd>esc</kbd> or by pressing the “Close” button.
5. Rows can be selected with a checkbox left of the first cell. A range of cells can be selected with <kbd>shift</kbd> + arrow keys
6. An additional context menu based on the focused or selected cells can be opened with <kbd>ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>shift</kbd> + <kbd>m</kbd>.

> [!CAUTION]
> Note
> 
> Our accessibility improvements are being rolled out slowly to our users. You can opt in by reaching out to [list-accessibility@airtable.com](mailto:list-accessibility@airtable.com).

## Keyboard shortcuts

A list of keyboard shortcuts can be opened by holding <kbd>CMD</kbd> or <kbd>CTRL</kbd> & <kbd>/</kbd>. [This article](/v1/docs/airtable-keyboard-shortcuts) covers the keyboard shortcuts available in Airtable.

## FAQs

**Do you have an accessibility statement?**

Yes, [you can find that here](https://airtable.com/company/accessibility).

**Do you publish VPATs?**

Our VPAT covers the most common interfaces of Airtable. We are currently auditing for an updated VPAT reflecting the major accessibility improvements. When available, it will be [published here](https://airtable.com/company/accessibility). If you need something immediately, reach out to [list-accessibility@airtable.com](mailto:list-accessibility@airtable.com). We are actively investing in improving the accessibility of all parts of our product, so we regularly publish updates.

**Where can I leave accessibility feedback?**

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Airtable. If you find bugs, feature requests, or comments, the best way to get them fixed is through t[he accessibility feedback form](https://airtable.com/apptivTqaoebkrmV1/paghEiB3KMTXHY2T0/form). We can also receive feedback at [list-accessibility@airtable.com](mailto:list-accessibility@airtable.com).