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Configure System Accessibility Settings

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Accessibility settings and content guidelines determine how well SmartSimple meets accessibility standards for users of assistive technology. Applying these settings and guidelines helps ensure the system is usable by people with a range of abilities. For accessible HTML and content guidelines, see Accessible HTML and Content Reference.

Who: System administrator

When to Use System Accessibility Settings

Apply these settings when:

  • Preparing to configure a SmartSimple system and need to understand what accessibility requirements apply.
  • Reviewing existing system configuration or content to identify potential accessibility gaps.
  • Responding to user or auditor inquiries about accessibility compliance.
  • Your organization must comply with specific accessibility legislation (such as WCAG, ADA, AODA, or EAA).
NOTE  Accessibility compliance is a shared responsibility. Configuration choices and content added to a system directly affect its overall accessibility.

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Configure Branding and Navigation

Branding and navigation elements, such as the system logo, links, and title bars, must be configured following accessibility guidelines so all users can navigate the system successfully.

The system logo appears in the upper left corner of the header of your system. Provide equivalent alternative text, typically your organization's name or system name, in the Logo Text field.

To update the alternate text for your logo:

  1. Click the System Administration gear in the upper navigation bar, and then select Global Settings from the drop-down menu.
  2. Click the Branding tab.
  3. Locate the Branding section, click the Logo Text field, and enter the desired alternative text.
  4. Click Save.

Configure Buttons

To configure buttons:

  1. Click the Menu icon in the upper navigation bar, and then select the relevant UTA/module from the Applications drop-down menu.
  2. Click the Configuration Settings gear.
  3. Click the applicable Level 1, 2, or 3 tab.
  4. Locate the General Settings section and click Submit and Save Buttons.
  5. Click the New Submit and Save Button [+] button to create a new button.
  6. Click the edit [pencil] icon to edit an existing button.

Configure a Custom Login Page

When configuring a new Login Page using the Custom page layout option, manually edit the title between the title tags in the HTML to accurately describe the page.

To configure a custom login page:

  1. Click the System Administration gear in the upper navigation bar, and then select Global Settings from the drop-down menu.
  2. Click the Branding tab.
  3. Locate the Branding section and click Login Pages.
  4. Click New Login Page [+].
  5. Locate the Page Layout field and click Custom.
  6. Click the fields in the customizable login page window to edit them.
  7. Click Save.

Configure Title Bars

The title bar appears as a H2 (heading level 2). In contrast, the name field at the top of a page is a H1 (heading level 1). The title bar field allows people to quickly jump or skip content.

To configure a Title Bar for a UTA/module:

  1. Click the Menu icon in the upper navigation bar, and then select the relevant UTA/module from the Applications drop-down menu.
  2. Click the Configuration Settings gear.
  3. Click the applicable Level 1, 2, or 3 tab.
  4. Locate the General Settings tab and click Custom Fields.
  5. Click the New Field [+] button.
  6. Select Layout – Title Bar from the Field Type drop-down menu.
  7. Configure the applicable fields and click Save.

Configure the Title Bar Navigation Pane

Many users prefer longer pages over multiple tabs. Scrolling tabs can be difficult to navigate, and scrolling vertically is a more common pattern on mobile devices. Consider using title bars with the Title Bar Navigation Pane setting instead of multiple tabs.

To configure the title bar navigation pane:

  1. Click the System Administration gear in the upper navigation bar, and then select Global Settings from the drop-down menu.
  2. Click the Branding tab.
  3. Locate the Interface Options section and toggle Enable Title Bar Navigation Pane on.
  4. Click Save.

Configure Tabbed Sections

Tabbed Sections are another way to organize information, so users can easily navigate the system.

To configure a Tabbed Section for a UTA/module:

  1. Click the Menu icon in the upper navigation bar, and then select the relevant UTA/module from the Applications drop-down menu.
  2. Click the Configuration Settings gear.
  3. Click the applicable Level 1, 2, or 3 tab.
  4. Locate the General Settings tab and click Custom Fields.
  5. Click the New Field [+] button.
  6. Select Layout – Tabbed Section from the Field Type drop-down menu.
  7. Configure the applicable fields and click Save.

Configure Visual Design

To configure the visual design of your SmartSimple site:

  1. Click the System Administration gear in the upper navigation bar, and then select Global Settings from the drop-down menu.
  2. Click the Branding tab.
  3. Locate the Branding section and click Colors and Styles.
  4. Configure the fields on the Colors and Styles page according to the accessibility guidelines.
  5. Click Save.

Configure Session Timeout

When the session timeout feature is active, users receive an alert with the option to continue working after the specified period of inactivity.

To locate session timeout settings:

  1. Click the System Administration gear in the upper navigation bar, and then select Global Settings from the drop-down menu.
  2. Click the Security tab.
  3. Locate the Business Security section, click the Session Timeout field, and enter a time in minutes.
  4. Click Save.

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