We are required to make our Storyline courses 508 compliant, and I am struggling with how to do so. I understand that I cannot use drag-and-drop or hotspot interactions. But, if I use/build other interactions, how can I add in the ability to navigate using the keyboard?
Objects should have the accessibility flag turned on by default. So, for example, using the tab key, you'll see objects highlighted with a yellow frame. Pressing the space bar will activate the object's trigger.
If you'd rather activate objects using a keyboard command like A, B, C or 1, 2, 3 - you'd need to build that into your question. So, for example, if you built a question with a particular pattern of keyboard command, you'd want to copy and paste this question within your bank or scene to copy over the work, then change the question.
You can add keyboard triggers to the master slide if you'd like to control forward and back with the arrow keys. Other accessibility features require some level of development effort.
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Hi Erika,
Here are a couple of good starting points:
http://www.articulate.com/support/storyline/storyline-is-508-compliant
https://www.articulate.com/products/storyline-section-508.php
Objects should have the accessibility flag turned on by default. So, for example, using the tab key, you'll see objects highlighted with a yellow frame. Pressing the space bar will activate the object's trigger.
If you'd rather activate objects using a keyboard command like A, B, C or 1, 2, 3 - you'd need to build that into your question. So, for example, if you built a question with a particular pattern of keyboard command, you'd want to copy and paste this question within your bank or scene to copy over the work, then change the question.
You can add keyboard triggers to the master slide if you'd like to control forward and back with the arrow keys. Other accessibility features require some level of development effort.
Thanks, Steve!
I have seen the first link you posted, but not the second. I will play around with it, and stop back if I have more questions.
Have a great day!
Erika
For someone who doesn't use a jaws reader or any assisted equipment what are the keyboard commands ?
Hi, Lissbeth -
While I am not an expert on 508 Compliance, I wanted to share information on a few different threads that may be of assistance:
Just an FYI the only link that worked was the last link: Accessibility and
Storyline.
Thanks for letting me know there was an error with the links, Lissbeth. I have reloaded them and they should be working properly now. :)
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