The principle of "Operability"

Ensuring that web content is easily and efficiently operable for everyone is essential. The principle of "Operability," one of the foundational principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), dictates that users must be able to navigate and interact with content using various technologies, including assistive technologies. In this article, we will review how the features of theSalis tool achieve this principle, enhancing user experience and ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards.

Concept of Operability

The concept of "Operability" refers to the necessity for users to navigate and interact with web content in various ways, including using assistive technologies such as keyboards and other input devices. This principle includes ensuring that all content functions are available via keyboard without the need for a mouse, and that the content is easy to navigate and understand.

Key Features for Achieving Operability in the Salis Tool

Keyboard Navigation: Enabling Full User Control

One of the standout features of the Salis tool is the ability to navigate using the keyboard, essential for users who cannot use a mouse.

Full Keyboard Navigation: Salis  allows users to navigate the site and use all functionalities using only the keyboard, supporting Standard 2.1.1 (Keyboard) which requires that all functions be accessible via the keyboard without the need for additional devices.

Quick Access to Elements: With features like focus tabbing and highlighting selected elements, users can easily navigate between different parts of the page, significantly improving the user experience.

Navigation via Keys: Simplifying Interaction with Content

Salis effectively facilitates navigation via keys, enabling users to interact with content in multiple ways.

Focus Tabbing: This mode helps users easily identify active parts of the page, supporting Standard 2.4.3 (Focus Order) which ensures that navigation order is logical and intuitive.

Visual Focus Perception: Highlighting active parts ensures that users always know their current focus on the page, easing navigation and enhancing operability.

Assistance for Motor Disabilities: Improving Access and Interaction

Salis offers multiple features to support users with motor disabilities, making interaction with content easier.

- Enlargeable Buttons: This feature allows the enlargement of buttons and clickable areas to facilitate their use by people who have difficulty with precise motor control.

Touch Interaction: Salis also supports touch interaction, enabling users who rely on tablets and smartphones to navigate more easily, aligning with accessibility standards related to touch interaction.

Customizing the User Interface: Enhancing Personal Interaction

Salis  provides extensive customization capabilities for the user interface, helping to meet individual needs in diverse ways.

Flexible Button Settings: Users can customize buttons and links to suit their specific needs, enhancing accessibility and interaction.

Content Access without Distraction: Salis allows disabling unnecessary elements and visual effects that may cause distractions, aiding in meeting Standard 2.2.2 (Pause, Stop, Hide) which ensures full control over moving content.

Practical Benefits of Salis  Features in Achieving Operability

Salis's features contribute to operability in practical ways that enhance user experience and ensure easy interaction with content:

Improved User Experience: By providing comprehensive navigational functionalities using the keyboard, Salis enhances user experience, making sites easier to use.

Increased Engagement and Satisfaction: Facilitating access to content increases engagement and satisfaction among users with disabilities, as they can interact more effectively with content.

Legal Compliance: Meeting WCAG standards helps avoid legal issues related to access, demonstrating companies' commitment to inclusivity and digital excellence.

Enhanced Site Performance: Easier navigation and interaction boost site performance, leading to a better and more inclusive user experience for all.

In conclusion, by focusing on the principle of "Operability," the Salis tool ensures that all users can navigate and interact with web content easily and efficiently. These features reflect our commitment to providing a comprehensive and superior digital experience, enhancing compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards and ensuring a safe and engaging web environment for all users.

Stay tuned for more articles detailing how other modes of Salis adhere to WCAG standards, contributing to creating a more inclusive and sustainable web environment.

Let us work together to build a more inclusive web for everyone.