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In this article:

1. Screen Reader Support
2. Navigation Shortcuts
    2.1. General Navigation
    2.2. Focus Management
    2.3. Shortcuts Overview
3. Website Accessibility
4. In-Product Accessibility
    4.1. Top Header Navigation
    4.2. Dashboard Page Accessibility
    4.3. Board Sidebar Navigation
    4.4. Card Modal Accessibility
        4.4.1. Card Details Changes
        4.4.2. Change Card Position (Navigation bar)
        4.4.3. Save Options
        4.4.4. Comments
        4.4.5. Creating New Cards
    4.5. Board / Minimap Navigation

 

Businessmap ensures an inclusive user experience by offering comprehensive accessibility features. These include keyboard navigation, focus management, and screen reader support, making it easier for all users to navigate and interact with the platform effectively.

Businessmap's accessibility features provide seamless navigation and interaction. These tools empower users to work efficiently without relying on a mouse or touchpad.

 

1. Screen Reader Support

Businessmap is compatible with screen readers. We recommend:

  • NVDA for Windows users.
  • VoiceOver for macOS users.

 

2. Navigation Shortcuts

2.1. General Navigation

  • Use Tab and Shift + Tab to move between focusable elements.
  • Navigate dropdown options with Up/Down Arrow Keys.
  • Check or uncheck checkboxes and radio buttons using the Space key.
  • Trigger buttons, dropdowns, or select options using Enter.

2.2. Focus Management

  • Press Alt + Shift + F to refocus on the first element of a panel if focus is lost.
  • On a board, press Alt + Shift + F to refocus on the Logo link in the header.

2.3. Shortcuts Overview

Improve your workflow with these shortcuts:

Shortcut Action
Tab / Shift + Tab Navigate through components and workflows.
Alt + Shift + Arrow Down Move down levels (Workflow → Swimlane → Cell).
Alt + Shift + Arrow Up Move up levels (Cell → Swimlane → Workflow).
Alt + Arrow Left/Right Switch cells within the lane.
Alt + Arrow Up/Down Switch same-level elements.
Alt + Shift + N Create a new card when focused on a cell.
Alt + Shift + F Refocus on the first focusable element.
Ctrl/Cmd + S Save card details without closing the window.
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Enter Save and add a new card.
Enter Trigger buttons, open dropdowns, or select.
Space Check/uncheck checkboxes or radio buttons.

For more details, visit My Account Menu → Shortcuts.

 

3. Website Accessibility

Use these features to navigate Businessmap's website:

  • Switch languages using the language selector.
  • Access the login page quickly.
  • Log in with or without Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
  • Set up a 2FA key for enhanced security.
  • Change your password using accessible forms.

 

4. In-Product Accessibility

4.1. Top Header Navigation

  • Navigate between the Logo link and Account Menu.
  • Access essential board actions. When on a specific board, you can switch to another board using the Board Dropdown. Use the Filter function to quickly find your desired board. Navigate through the filtered results using the Tab key, and press Enter to open the currently focused board.

4.2. Dashboard Page Accessibility

Navigate and manage boards on the dashboards efficiently:

  • Use Tab to access Favorite Boards and the Board Filter.
  • Apply filters to refine your view.
  • Press Tab to navigate to a specific board and Enter to open it.

4.3. Board Sidebar Navigation

  • Press Tab to navigate to the 'Create New Card' button, and press Enter to open the card modal.
  • If personal board settings are not configured, choose a position for the card using the minimap of your board.

4.4. Card Modal Accessibility

4.4.1. Card Details Changes

Easily read and edit card details in the modal:

  • Title
  • Type
  • Description
  • Owner
  • Co-owners
  • Deadline
  • Size
  • Custom Card ID
  • Custom Fields (excluding File and Card Picker).

4.4.2. Change Card Position (Navigation bar)

  • Focus on the current workflow or swimlane and press Enter to open a dropdown.
  • Use the Arrow Keys to select the desired element.
  • Navigate to the current column using Tab and move between columns with Left/Right Arrow Keys. Press Enter to confirm your selection.

4.4.3. Save Options

  • Save card details without closing the modal by pressing Ctrl/Cmd + S.
  • Save and add a new card using Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Enter.

4.4.4. Comments

  • Press Space to add a comment (comments tab must be open).
  • Press E to add an email.
  • Press A to generate an AI comment.

4.4.5. Creating New Cards

Businessmap supports multiple ways to create new cards:

Option 1: Sidebar

  1. Press Tab to navigate to the (+) icon in the sidebar.
  2. Press Enter to open the card creation modal.

Option 2: Links Overview

  1. Navigate to the (+) icon in the Links Overview section and press Enter to open the Add card link menu.
  2. Select a link type with the Up/Down Arrow Keys and press Enter.

Option 3: Cell Focus

  1. Focus on the desired cell.
  2. Press Alt + Shift + N to create a new card.

4.5. Board / Minimap Navigation

Use the minimap to position a card:

  • Alt + Shift + Arrow Down: Switch levels (Workflow → Swimlane → Cell → Card).
  • Alt + Shift + Arrow Up: Navigate back up levels (Card → Cell → Swimlane → Workflow).
  • Alt + Arrow Left/Arrow Right: Move between cells horizontally. Navigating past the first or last cell wraps to the opposite end of the workflow.
  • Alt + Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Switch between elements within the same level.

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