Accessibility Support

• Mar 21, 2025
• 2 minutes to read

Many DevExpress WPF controls comply with WCAG 2.2 (Level AA), Section 508, and EN 301 549 standards. For information on how WPF controls satisfy accessibility requirements, Refer to the DevExpress Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR).

Download: DevExpress WPF ACR v24.1(based on VPAT®)

Limitations

The following table lists known Ribbon control limitations according to the WCAG 2.x standard:

WCAG 2.x Criterion	Exception Description
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)	The following keyboard operations are unavailable: When ribbon controls are placed within both the main and child panels of a DockLayoutManager control, the main panel’s ribbon control intercepts the Alt key press. Because of that, you cannot navigate to the child panel’s ribbon control. Focus the Expand Ribbon button. Execute a RibbonSplitButton’s action.
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only)	The RibbonGallery items do not provide access to assistive technologies with accessible information.
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)	Focus indicator is visible in any keyboard-enabled user interface except for the following cases: When a disabled item is focused. When a RibbonDropdownGallery is focused.

Note

The accessibility features of your application depend on implementation (your use of Ribbon API). Your application may not require or enable user actions listed above. The limitation list may also be incomplete. Test all required user functionality to ensure accessibility compliance.

Keyboard Navigation

Use the following keys or shortcuts to interact with the Ribbon control:

Key	Action
Alt F10	Displays Key Tips.
Tab	Navigates by groups in the Backstage view.
← → ↑ ↓	Navigates by items within a group in the Backstage view.

Information on Screen Reader Support and Contrast Theme Availability

Refer to the following topic for more information on the accessibility support in DevExpress WPF Controls: Accessibility Support.