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Accessibility Support

Many DevExpress WinForms controls comply with WCAG 2.2 (Level AA), Section 508, and EN 301 549 standards. To learn more about how WinForms controls satisfy these requirements, refer to the DevExpress Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR).

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

Limitations

The following table lists known Layout Control limitations according to the WCAG 2.x standard:

WCAG 2.x Criterion

Exception Description

1.3.1

Info and Relationships

(Level A)

LayoutControl does not provide assistive technologies with accessible information about group structure.

2.1.1

Keyboard

(Level A)

Control functionality is accessible through a keyboard interface except for layout customization in customization mode.

Note

Accessibility features of your application depend on implementation (your use of Layout Control 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.

Information on Screen Reader Support and Contrast Skin Availability

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