Accessibility
Screen reader support and accessibility features in Playback.
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Playback is designed to be accessible to users who rely on assistive technologies.
Screen reader support
Playback implements Qt’s accessibility framework (QAccessible), providing compatibility with screen readers on all supported platforms.
Supported screen readers
| Platform | Compatible Screen Readers |
|---|---|
| Windows® | NVDA, JAWS, Windows Narrator |
| macOS® | VoiceOver |
| Linux | Orca |
Accessible elements
All interactive elements in Playback have accessible names that screen readers can announce:
- Navigation buttons and menus
- Settings options and dropdowns
- Device and cartridge information
- Game controls and status indicators
- Dialog boxes and notifications
Keyboard navigation
Playback supports full keyboard navigation:
- Tab moves between interactive elements
- Enter/Space activates buttons and controls
- Arrow keys navigate within menus and lists
- Escape closes dialogs and exits fullscreen
See Keyboard Shortcuts for gameplay controls.
High contrast and display
Playback uses your operating system’s display settings:
- Respects system-wide high contrast modes
- Works with system font size settings
- Supports various display scaling options
Feedback
If you encounter accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us. We’re committed to making Playback usable for everyone.
See also
- Keyboard Shortcuts — Default keyboard controls
- Controls — Configuring input devices
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