Polaris Accessibility Helpers Menu
Overview
The Accessibility Helpers Menu is a comprehensive toolkit designed to enhance user experience and accessibility across various digital platforms. With a multitude of functionalities, it offers a range of features aimed at accommodating diverse needs and preferences.
Documentation
Accessibility Helpers Menu
The Accessibility Helpers Menu is a comprehensive toolkit designed to enhance user experience and accessibility across various digital platforms. With a multitude of functionalities, it offers a range of features aimed at accommodating diverse needs and preferences.
Features
1- Increase Font Size / Decrease Font Size: Allows users to adjust the size of text displayed on the screen, catering to individuals with visual impairments or those who prefer larger text for readability.
2- Increase Word Spacing / Decrease Word Spacing: Offers control over the spacing between words, enabling users to customize text layout according to their readability preferences.
3- Increase Letter Spacing / Decrease Letter Spacing: Provides the ability to modify the space between individual letters, aiding readability for users with specific visual needs or preferences.
4- Increase Line Height / Decrease Line Height: Enables users to adjust the spacing between lines of text, facilitating readability and comprehension, particularly for individuals with dyslexia or visual impairments.
5- Toggle Monochrome: Converts the display to monochrome mode, which can be beneficial for users with certain types of color vision deficiencies or sensitivity to bright colors.
6- Image Description: Offers descriptions of images displayed on the screen, enhancing accessibility for users who rely on text-based descriptions due to visual impairments.
7- Set White Cursor / Set Black Cursor: Allows users to customize the cursor color to improve visibility and contrast against different background colors or images.
8- Page Structure: Provides an overview of the structure of the current page, enabling users to navigate more efficiently, especially on complex webpages or documents.
9- Text Reader: Converts text on the screen into speech, offering an audio alternative for users with visual impairments or learning disabilities.
10- Switch: Enables users to toggle between light mode and dark mode display settings. This feature is particularly beneficial for individuals who may experience discomfort or strain when viewing screens with bright backgrounds. Dark mode reduces glare and enhances readability, especially in low-light environments, and can be preferred by users with light sensitivity or specific visual impairments. By providing this option, the Accessibility Helpers Menu promotes inclusivity and ensures that users can customize their digital experience according to their comfort and accessibility needs.
12- Reset Tools: Resets all customization settings to their default values, offering users a quick way to revert changes or start fresh with accessibility adjustments.
Usage
1-Placement: Place the widget anywhere relevant on the Mendix page where users can easily access it.
2- Fill Images: Navigate to the "General" tab within the widget configuration. Fill in images for each tool you want to represent visually. Choose images that are easily recognizable and intuitive for users.
3-Tool Selection: Choose the tools you want to display or hide on the webpage. Select the tools that are most relevant and useful for your target audience.
4-Automatic Functionality: The widget will work automatically from the moment it's downloaded and integrated into your Mendix application. Users can immediately start utilizing the accessibility tools without any additional setup or configuration required.
Note:
Referring to Tool 8- Page Structure, it's work just on the Headings and in order; you have to place at first h1 then any heading you want.