QMF for WebSphere accessibility features

QMF for WebSphere® includes several accessibility features.

Standard keyboard navigation

Keyboard navigation refers to using keys instead of a mouse to move from item to item on your screen. The movement is usually in the order specified by the operating system or your application.

QMF for WebSphere follows the standards with regard to the typical keys used for keyboard navigation, such as using the Tab key and Shift+Tab to move between controls, as well as arrow keys to move up, down, and sideways between items.

Operating system accessibility

Your operating system has a set of accessibility options that enables individuals with disabilities to customize system-wide settings to further enhance and improve their ability to use their computers. QMF for WebSphere inherits and does not interfere with the keyboard accessibility features that are set for the operating system.

Assistive technology products

QMF for WebSphere supports assistive technology products, such as screen readers and voice synthesizers, to deliver information in a more accessible manner.

Keyboard shortcuts in QMF for WebSphere

The following table lists keyboard navigation aids that are available in QMF for WebSphere.

Table 1. Keyboard navigation aids in QMF for WebSphere
To...	Do the following...
Move focus through each element	Press the Tab key to move forward or Shift+Tab to move in the opposite direction.
Emulate clicks on a link	Use the Tab key to navigate from link to link, then press Enter.
Emulate clicks on a button	Use the Tab key to navigate from button to button, then press the key.
Within a dialog, activate the default action	Press Enter.
Within a dialog, cancel the action	Press Esc.
Move focus to the command line	Press Alt+C.
Move focus to the main menu	Press the left Alt key. Navigate through the menu commands using the arrow keys.
Open context menus	Press the Context menu key if you have an extended keyboard. You can also press the right Ctrl key to open a context menu. Navigate through the menu commands using the arrow keys.