Accessibility in EJ2 JavaScript Message control
18 Jan 20243 minutes to read
The Message control followed the accessibility guidelines and standards, including ADA, Section 508, WCAG 2.2 standards, and WCAG roles that are commonly used to evaluate accessibility.
The accessibility compliance for the Message control 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 | |
| Accessibility Checker Validation | |
| Axe-core Accessibility Validation | |
- All features of the control meet the requirement.
- Some features of the control do not meet the requirement.
- The control does not meet the requirement.WAI-ARIA attributes
The Message control followed the WAI-ARIA patterns to meet the accessibility. The following ARIA attributes are used in the Message control:
| Attributes | Purpose |
|---|---|
role=alert |
Used to convey a significant and contextual message to the user. |
aria-label |
Provides an accessible name for the close icon. |
Keyboard interaction
The Message control followed the keyboard interaction guideline, making it easy for people who use assistive technologies (AT) and those who completely rely on keyboard navigation. The following keyboard shortcuts are supported by the Message control.
| Press | To do this |
|---|---|
| Tab / Shift + Tab | To focus the close icon in the message. |
| Enter / Space | Closes the focused close icon’s message. |
Ensuring accessibility
The Message control’s accessibility levels are ensured through an accessibility-checker and axe-core software tools during automated testing.
The accessibility compliance of the Message control is shown in the following sample. Open the sample in a new window to evaluate the accessibility of the Message control with accessibility tools.