Installer and the setup launchpad support the assistive
technology features outlined in the IBM Java Accessibility checklist.
Installer and the launchpad are keyboard accessible and
support the IBM Java Accessibilitity
Checklist. Keyboard shortcuts allow navigation and selection
of graphical user interface components without use of a mouse.
For further information see the IBM Java Accessibility website.
All operating system keyboard accessibility features are
maintained. The keyboard shortcuts are
as follows:
- Use the Tab key
to navigate among graphical components
- Use the Space bar or Enter key
to select a button within a component, then use Enter as
needed to choose.
- Cancel the install or uninstall action by tabbing to the Cancel key
and then either using Alt + C or
the Enter key.
When using Installer, you can use the Space bar
to accept the license (by selecting the radio button), then use
the Enter key to proceed to the next screen.
The assistive technology features include the following:
- Focus Assistive technology readers
read the object in focus. Installer and the launchpad feature visual
indicators, including highlighted objects and a visual cursor and
movment. (radio button selected)
- Color Color is not used to provide status or information.
- Contrast Installer and the launchpad inherit system contrast
settings. System contrast settings are selectable.
- Support system settings Settings for size, font, and
color for all user interface controls are inherited from the operating
system.
- Non-animated presentation mode Installer incorporates
animation for the install and uninstall progress display only. Assistive
technology readers announce the install and uninstall actions and
read the progress of these processes as percentages completed.
- Controls, objects, and icon labels All Installer and
launchpad components are named and a description for each provided.
No icons are used. Labels are associated with components and detected
and read by assistive technology readers.