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Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems - Detail Voluntary Product Accessibility Template
*Criteria*	Supporting Features	Remarks and explanations
(a) When software is designed to run on a system that has a keyboard, product functions shall be executable from a keyboard where the function itself or the result of performing a function can be discerned textually.	All functions have text cues and keyboard functions can be executed by voice in both DNS and QPointer.	All Windows keyboard functions and keys can be executed by voice.
(b) Applications shall not disrupt or disable activated features of other products that are identified as accessibility features, where those features are developed and documented according to industry standards. Applications also shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system that are identified as accessibility features where the application programming interface for those accessibility features has been documented by the manufacturer of the operating system and is available to the product developer.	Both DNS and QPointer are compatible with all Windows programs without modification or conflict with other features.
(c) A well-defined on-screen indication of the current focus shall be provided that moves among interactive interface elements as the input focus changes. The focus shall be programmatically exposed so that Assistive Technology can track focus and focus changes.	DNS and QPointer offer complete cursor control. QPointer "tags" on-screen text or images.	Programs and menus operate normally.
(d) Sufficient information about a user interface element including the identity, operation and state of the element shall be available to Assistive Technology. When an image represents a program element, the information conveyed by the image must also be available in text.	DNS and QPointer allow customization by users. All images and icons use text as well as colors and symbols.	Macros, for example, may be written using voice commands.
(e) When bitmap images are used to identify controls, status indicators, or other programmatic elements, the meaning assigned to those images shall be consistent throughout an application's performance.	DNS and QPointer use consistent icon images in all functions.
(f) Textual information shall be provided through operating system functions for displaying text. The minimum information that shall be made available is text content, text input caret location, and text attributes.	DNS and QPointer use standard Windows interfaces for compatibility with all programs	Dictation text and commands text are shown differently.
(g) Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes.	Windows display attributes are used.
(h) When animation is displayed, the information shall be displayable in at least one non-animated presentation mode at the option of the user.	No animation
(i) Color coding shall not be used as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.	All prompts use visual cues. Color is not used for identifying prompts.
(j) When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast settings, a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels shall be provided.	Standard Windows settings.
(k) Software shall not use flashing or blinking text, objects, or other elements having a flash or blink frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.	No flashing or blinking.
(l) When electronic forms are used, the form shall allow people using Assistive Technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues.	DNS and QPointer have all operational features of a regular keyboard.	Drop down menus, dialog boxes, etc, are completely accessible.