Accessibility in Angular TreeMap component
26 Jun 20243 minutes to read
The TreeMap component follows commonly used accessibility guidelines and standards, such as ADA, Section 508, WCAG 2.2 standards, and WCAG roles.
The accessibility compliance for the TreeMap component is outlined below.
| Accessibility Criteria | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| WCAG 2.2 Support |  |
| Section 508 Support | |
| Screen Reader Support |  |
| Right-To-Left Support | |
| Color Contrast | |
| Mobile Device Support | |
| Keyboard Navigation Support | Not Applicable |
| Accessibility Checker Validation | |
| Axe-core Accessibility Validation | |
- All features of the component meet the requirement. - Some features of the component do not meet the requirement.
- The component does not meet the requirement.WAI-ARIA attributes
The TreeMap component follows the WAI-ARIA patterns to meet the accessibility. The following ARIA attributes are used in the TreeMap component:
| Attributes | Purpose |
|---|---|
role=region |
It specifies the TreeMap areas that do not support interactive functions like selection and highlight. |
role=button |
It specifies the TreeMap areas where interactive functions such as selection and highlight are available. |
aria-label |
Provides an accessible name for the title, subtitle, data labels, legend title, and legend item labels. |
Screen reading in TreeMap
Accessibility in the TreeMap component ensures that all users, regardless of ability or disability, can use screen reading. The following TreeMap elements will be read aloud using screen reading software, such as Narrator for Windows.
| Elements | Description |
|---|---|
| Data labels | Reads the labels displayed on leaf items of the TreeMap. |
| Title | Reads the title in the TreeMap. |
| Subtitle | Reads the title below the main title content in the TreeMap. |
| Legend title | Reads the title of the legend in the TreeMap. |
| Legend item label | Reads the label of the legend item in the TreeMap. |
Ensuring accessibility
The TreeMap component’s accessibility levels are ensured through an accessibility-checker and axe-core software tools during automated testing.
The accessibility compliance of the TreeMap component is shown in the following sample. Open the sample in a new window to evaluate the accessibility of the TreeMap component with accessibility tools.