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Accessibility Support

  • Sep 04, 2025
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Many DevExpress WPF controls comply with WCAG 2.2 (Level AA), Section 508, and EN 301 549 standards. To learn more about how WPF controls satisfy these requirements, refer to the DevExpress Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR).

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

Limitations

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

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WCAG 2.x Criterion

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Exception Description

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2.5.3

Label in Name

(Level A 2.1 only)

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Toolbar list in the bar customization window do not provide assistive technologies with accessible information.

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4.1.2

Name, Role, Value

(Level A)

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The focused item does not provide assistive technologies with accessible information about its name.

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Note

Accessibility features of your application depend on implementation (your use of Bars 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.

Keyboard Navigation

A user can use the following keys to interact with Bars:

KeyAction
← → ↑ ↓Navigates through bar items.
Tab / Shift + TabNavigates through bar items.
Ctrl + Tab / Ctrl + Shift + TabNavigates to the next/previous bar.
EnterOpens the focused menu or performs action of the focused bar item.
EscCloses the opened menu.

Information on Screen Reader Support and Contrast Theme Availability

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

See Also

DevExpress WPF Controls: Accessibility Support