AccessibleDescription DataWindow object property
Description
A description of the control and/or its purpose for
use by accessibility tools such as readers for visually-impaired
users.
Controls
Column, computed field, picture, text, graph, group box, and
button controls
Syntax
PowerBuilder dot notation:
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<span>dw_control</span>.Object.<span>controlname</span>.AccessibleDescription |
Describe and Modify argument:
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"<span>controlname</span>.AccessibleDescription { = '<span>description </span>' }" |
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Parameter |
Description |
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columnname |
The name of the control for which you |
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description |
(exp) A string that |
Usage
You do not need to supply a description if the AccessibleName
and AccessibleRole properties adequately describe the control, as
in the case of a button with the label OK. You should provide a
description for a picture or report control.
In the painter
In the Other tab in the Properties view, type a description
in the AccessibleDescription text box.
Examples
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dw1.Object.b_1.AccessibleDescription = 'Scrolls to Next Row' |
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strData = dw1.Describe("b_1.AccessibleDescription") |
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dw1.Modify("b_1.AccessibleDescription='Scrolls to next row'") |