Accessibility in Angular ListView component
12 Sep 20254 minutes to read
The ListView component adheres to accessibility guidelines and standards, including ADA, Section 508, WCAG 2.2 standards, and WCAG roles that are commonly used to evaluate accessibility.
The accessibility compliance for the ListView component is outlined below.
| Accessibility Criteria | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| WCAG 2.2 Support |  |
| Section 508 Support | |
| Screen Reader Support |  |
| Right-To-Left Support | |
| Color Contrast | |
| Mobile Device Support | |
| Keyboard Navigation Support | |
| Accessibility Checker Validation | |
| Axe-core Accessibility Validation | |
- All features of the component meet the requirement. - Some features of the component do not meet the requirement.
- The component does not meet the requirement.WAI-ARIA attributes
The ListView component follows the WAI-ARIA patterns to meet accessibility requirements. The following ARIA attributes are used in the ListView component based on different configurations:
| Attributes | Purpose |
|---|---|
role=list |
Specifies the non selectable list container. |
role=listitem |
Specifies the role of each item in a selectable ListView and its containment within the list. |
role=presentation |
Specifies the role of non selectable list element. |
role=checkbox |
Indicates checkbox component along with listitem element. |
aria-checked |
Indicates the current checked state of checkbox. |
aria-label |
Provides an accessible name for the ListView Checkbox. |
aria-disabled |
Indicates element is perceivable but disabled. |
Keyboard interaction
The ListView component follows the keyboard interaction guidelines, making it accessible for users who rely on assistive technologies (AT) and keyboard navigation. The following keyboard shortcuts are supported by the ListView component:
| Keyboard shortcuts | Actions |
|---|---|
| Arrow Up | Moves focus to the previous list item |
| Arrow Down | Moves focus to the next list item |
| Space | Checks and unchecks the targeted list item when showCheckBox is enabled |
| BackSpace | Navigates back to the previous list level in nested list scenarios |
| Home | Moves focus to the first list item |
| End | Moves focus to the last list item |
Ensuring accessibility
The ListView component’s accessibility levels are validated through accessibility-checker and axe-core software tools during automated testing.
The accessibility compliance of the ListView component is demonstrated in the following sample. Open the sample in a new window to evaluate the accessibility of the ListView component with accessibility tools.