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What is Accesssiblity controls in Zoho Creator?

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Zoho Creator accessibility controls make your applications usable by people of all abilities, including users with visual or motor related needs. They support the WCAG 2.2 Level AA guidelines, helping your app meet legal accessibility standards as well as being easier to use for everyone.

What accessibility controls do

Accessibility means designing applications that everyone, including people with disabilities, can use. For a web application, this includes making sure users who rely on screen readers, keyboard navigation or other assistive technology can interact with the content effectively. Zoho Creator’s accessibility controls let each user tailor their own experience.

Availability

  • Accessibility controls are available across all Zoho Creator pricing plans.
  • They can only be accessed in live mode.
  • Users can configure the controls to suit their own needs.

Categories of accessibility controls

  • Vision: supports users with visual impairments, low vision or colour blindness.
  • Motor: supports users with motor impairments, dexterity challenges or mobility restrictions.

How to access accessibility controls

  1. Go to the live mode of your application.
  2. Click the Accessibility Controls icon on the right of the screen.
  1. The Accessibility Controls pane slides in.
  1. Configure the controls you need.

You can reset all controls to their default at any time using the “Reset to Default” option at the top right of the pane.

List of accessibility controls

  • Screen Reader: reads on-screen content aloud, for users with blindness.
  • Text Size: adjusts text size, for users with low vision, cognitive disabilities such as dyslexia, or eye strain.
  • Zoom: scales page content, for users with astigmatism.
  • Reading Mask: dims the background to focus on specific content, helping users with dyslexia, ADHD or low vision.
  • Letter Spacing: adjusts the space between characters, for users with dyslexia.
  • Select Font: offers alternative fonts, including a dyslexia friendly option.
  • Mandatory Fields Display: labels required fields clearly, for users relying on screen readers or with visual or cognitive needs.
  • Underline Links: underlines links for visibility, helping users with ADHD.
  • Text Magnifier: enlarges text on hover, for users with astigmatism.
  • Custom Cursor: changes the size and style of the cursor, for users with visual, motor or age related needs.
  • Color Filter: modifies screen colours, for users with colour blindness or epilepsy.
  • Error Message Format: displays error messages with distinct formatting, for users with cognitive disabilities.
  • Quick Access: provides keyboard navigation shortcuts, for keyboard-only users.
  • Highlight Disabled Fields: makes disabled fields easier to identify, for users with cognitive or visual impairments.

Frequently asked questions

Which accessibility standard does Zoho Creator support?

WCAG 2.2 Level AA, which you can apply to your applications using the built in accessibility controls.

Are accessibility controls available on every Zoho Creator plan?

Yes. They are available across all pricing plans, though they can only be accessed in live mode.

Need help?

Need help making your Zoho Creator applications more accessible? Contact support@thoughtlogik.com or see our Zoho custom app development services.

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