# Bluescape Accessibility Statement

**URL:** <https://community.bluescape.com/t/bluescape-accessibility-statement/2746>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [November 9, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.bluescape.com/t/bluescape-accessibility-statement/2746 "2022-11-09T18:01:58Z")\
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**Author:** ![Scott\_Robinson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f1d935/32.png) [@Scott\_Robinson](https://community.bluescape.com/u/Scott_Robinson)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.bluescape.com/t/bluescape-accessibility-statement/2746/1 "2022-11-09T18:01:58Z")

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# Current capabilities for Keyboard and Screen Reader Users

Users who access Bluescape can do so using assistive technology, for example, a screen reader and a keyboard. Bluescape uses a combination of the **Tab** , **Enter** , **Ctrl** / **Cmd** , and arrow keys to access, edit, and move workspace objects. Tooltips are included with most objects.

**Note:** Bluescape tests screen reader compatibility against NVDA Screen Reader and MacOS VoiceOver software. Currently, there are no plans to extend support to additional screen readers.

# Bluescape workspace keyboard navigation

Bluescape is compatible with all common browser-based and desktop screen readers.

Users can take advantage of keyboard navigation around Bluescape Home and use all workspace tools (except the Pen tool).

End users not operating Bluescape with a mouse can use their Tab key to navigate between content and tools, move objects, and enter and exit workspaces.

## My Bluescape Home

1. Select the **Tab** key on your keyboard to skip to the next content shortcut.
2. Press the **Tab** key until you reach the content section you would like to access.
3. Press **Shift+Tab** to go back a section.
4. Select **Enter** to open a workspace.

## In a Bluescape workspace

When you enter a Bluescape workspace, press the Tab key. A shortcut appears at the top of your screen allowing you to quickly access different sections:

1. **Skip to Toolbar** (1 Tab press).
2. **Skip to Search** (2 Tab presses).
3. **Skip to Collaborators** (3 Tab presses).
4. **Skip to Content** (4 Tab presses).
5. Press **Enter** to access the section you would like to use.

![Shortcuts appear at the top of the page when pressing the Tab key](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/bluescape/original/2X/9/9b3240b011044c5080214f9597bd4077e52b694b.gif)

Further pressing the Tab button moves between selectable objects within the workspace. Press Enter to select the object.

### Navigating between objects

You can use **Ctrl+arrow keys** (or **Cmd+arrow keys** on Mac OS) to navigate between objects in your workspace.

### Moving an object in a workspace

1. Press **Ctrl+arrow** ( **Cmd+arrow** keys on Mac OS) to the object you want to move.
2. When you get to the object you want to move, use the **Shift+arrow** keys to move the object around the workspace.
3. Once you have your object in the desired position, press **Esc** to place the object and exit.

### Editing an object

1. Use the **Ctrl+arrow** keys to navigate to the object you wish to edit.
2. Press **Tab** to enter the editing menu.
3. **Tab** to the tool you wish to use, for example, Text.
4. Press **Enter** to access the text editor.
5. Modify your text.
6. Press **Esc** to exit.  
 ![Edit text menu](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/bluescape/original/2X/a/a7441ca387205bcdf4605678fc9a3dc7133188bd.png)

**Note:** All Bluescape objects can be added and edited using a keyboard with the exception of the Pen function.

# Optional Alt-Text

End users can add alt-text for any content in the workspace.

1. Use the **Ctrl+arrow** keys to navigate to the object you wish to edit.
2. Press **Tab** to enter the editing menu.
3. Tab to the :more_options: ( **More Options** ) menu and press **Enter**.
4. Tab to **Alt text**. A dialog box opens.
5. Enter your Alt-text and press **Save**.  
 ![Access the More > Alt text menus](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/bluescape/original/2X/8/864d35410676aea86a7eed0e1ead1bdd4bd1aef1.png)  
 ![Enter your alt-text](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/bluescape/original/2X/c/c2eb90c2f794cac8fcf024dec8cf48907bd36395.png)

# High-contrast mode

Users have the ability to enable high-contrast display mode by accessing the **Settings** section in their profile from Bluescape Home.

> # Where to Next?
> 
> - [Keyboard Shortcuts](https://community.bluescape.com/t/keyboard-shortcuts/107)
> - [Workspace Toolbar](https://community.bluescape.com/t/workspace-content-toolbar/145)
> - [Workspace Overview](https://community.bluescape.com/t/workspace-overview/151)
> 
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