What is Accesssiblity controls in Zoho Creator?

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Introduction

At Zoho Creator, we are dedicated to making our platform accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. Our goal is to ensure that everyone can perceive, operate, and interact with our product seamlessly. We continually improve the user experience for everyone by applying relevant accessibility standards as needed.

In a Nutshell

Zoho Creator’s accessibility controls make your applications more inclusive, ensuring users of all abilities can effectively interact with them.

 

Availability

  • Accessibility controls are available across all pricing plans of Zoho Creator.
  • These features can only be accessed in live mode.
  • Users can configure the controls according to their specific preferences.

Overview of Accessibility in Zoho Creator

 

Zoho Creator supports WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility guidelines, enabling you to apply these standards instantly and ensure your app is accessible to everyone.

 

  • Learn about WCAG compliance levels.
  • Understand the WCAG guidelines and how they help improve accessibility.
  • Discover how to make your Zoho Creator apps more accessible.

Accessibility involves designing products that everyone, including people with disabilities, can use. In the case of web applications, this means ensuring that users with varying abilities-such as those who rely on screen readers, keyboard navigation, or assistive technologies-can interact with the content effectively.

 

Zoho Creator’s accessibility controls allow users to tailor their experience, improving usability for those with visual or motor-related challenges. These features also ensure your app complies with legal accessibility standards, such as WCAG.

Categories of Accessibility Controls:

  • Vision: Supports users with visual impairments, low vision, or color blindness.
  • Motor: Assists users with motor impairments, dexterity challenges, or mobility restrictions

How to Access Accessibility Controls

To access the accessibility controls:

  1. Navigate to the live mode of your application.
  2. Click the Accessibility Controls icon (located on the right).

3. The Accessibility Controls pane will slide in.

4. Configure the desired controls based on your needs.

Note: You can reset all controls to default by clicking the “Reset to Default” option at the top-right corner of the pane.

 

List of Accessibility Controls

Below is an overview of each accessibility control and who it benefits:

Accessibility Control

Description

Helpful For

Screen Reader

Reads on-screen content aloud for visually impaired users.

Users with blindness.

Text Size

Adjusts the text size for better readability and comfort.

Users with low vision, cognitive disabilities (like dyslexia), or eye strain.

Zoom

Scales page content for better viewing.

Users with astigmatism.

Letter Spacing

Adjusts space between characters for clearer text.

Users with dyslexia.

Mandatory Fields Display

Indicates required fields with labels (e.g., “Required”) or an asterisk for screen readers.

Users with visual, cognitive, or screen reader dependencies.

Underline Links

Adds underlines to links to improve visibility and identification.

Users with ADHD.

Text Magnifier

Enlarges text on hover for easier readability.

Users with astigmatism.

Custom Cursor

Changes the size and style of the cursor for better visibility and tracking.

Users with visual, motor, or age-related accessibility needs.

Color Filter

Modifies screen colors to assist users with color vision impairments.

Users with color blindness or epilepsy.

Error Message Format

Displays error messages with distinct formatting for easier identification.

Users with cognitive disabilities.

Quick Access

Provides keyboard navigation shortcuts to simplify app use.

Keyboard-only users.

Highlight Disabled Fields

Focuses on disabled fields for better identification and navigation.

Users with cognitive or visual impairments.

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