Using links to reference specific rows or items within tables and lists in DITA XML is a powerful way to create cross-references and enhance the accessibility of your content. These references can provide additional context and information for users. Here’s how you can achieve this:

1. Linking to Table Rows: In DITA, you can link to specific rows within a table by using keyrefs. For example, let’s say you have a table that lists product features, and you want to provide more information about a particular feature:

<table>
  <title>Product Features</title>
  <tgroup>
    <tbody>
      <row id="feature1">
        <entry>Feature 1</entry>
        <entry>Description of Feature 1</entry>
      </row>
      <row id="feature2">
        <entry>Feature 2</entry>
        <entry>Description of Feature 2</entry>
      </row>
    </tbody>
  </tgroup>
</table>

To link to “Feature 1” from another topic, you can use the following keyref:

<ph>For more information, see <keyword keyref="table.dita#feature1"/>.</ph>

2. Linking to List Items: Similarly, you can reference specific items within lists. For example, you may have a glossary with definitions and want to link to a specific term’s definition:

<list type="glossary">
  <item id="term1">
    <ph>Term 1</ph>
    <ph>Definition of Term 1</ph>
  </item>
  <item id="term2">
    <ph>Term 2</ph>
    <ph>Definition of Term 2</ph>
  </item>
</list>

To link to “Term 1” and its definition from another topic:

<ph>Learn more about <keyword keyref="glossary.dita#term1"/>.</ph>

By using keyrefs and links in DITA XML, you can create efficient cross-references to specific rows in tables and items in lists, providing a richer and more informative experience for your readers.