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    Accessibility Support

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

    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

    Your application’s accessibility features depend on implementation (your use of Layout Control API). The application may not require or enable the user actions listed above. The limitations 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 accessibility support in DevExpress WinForms Controls: Accessibility Support.