Accessibility Support
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The following table lists known Bars limitations according to the WCAG 2.x standard:
WCAG 2.x Criterion | Exception Description |
|---|---|
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A) | Users cannot navigate through bar items that are not in the main menu from keyboard. |
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only) | Toolbar list in the bar customization window do not provide assistive technologies with accessible information. |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) | The focused item does not provide assistive technologies with accessible information about its name. |
Note
Accessibility features of your application depend on implementation (your use of Bars 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
A user can use the following keys to interact with Bars:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| ← → ↑ ↓ | Navigates through bar items. |
| Tab / Shift + Tab | Navigates through bar items. |
| Ctrl + Tab / Ctrl + Shift + Tab | Navigates to the next/previous bar. |
| Enter | Opens the focused menu or performs action of the focused bar item. |
| Esc | Closes the opened menu. |
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.