Synonyms: Cursor
See also: Use of the keyboard, Focus indicator
The text cursor displays the position in an input field (see DIN EN ISO 9241-161: 8.8). The text cursor is typically displayed by a vertical line at the point at which the text is entered, edited or deleted.
Presentation
Permalink "Presentation"| No. | Property | Description | Classification | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | User preferences | The application must adopt the text cursor setting from the platform software and/or provide a mode in which this setting is adopted. Note: If the settings of the platform software are not applied automatically, the corresponding mode must be explained in the information on accessibility. | Must | EN 301 549: 11.7, 12.1.1 |
Operation
Permalink "Operation"Use of the keyboard: text cursor
Permalink "Use of the keyboard: text cursor"The change of the focus indicator between the elements is described at the input field and multi-line input field elements. By default, the navigation within the input fields takes place with the arrow keys.
Use of the pointing device: text cursor
Permalink "Use of the pointing device: text cursor"| Action | key | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Placing the focus | left click | required |
Programming/interfaces
Permalink "Programming/interfaces"| No. | Property | Description | Classification | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 196 | Desktop: Position | The position of the text cursor must be communicated to the Accessibility API. | Must | EN 301 549: 11.5.2.13 |
| 197 | Desktop: Operation | It must be possible to position the text cursor with assistive technology (see using the keyboard). | Must | EN 301 549: 11.5.2.14 |
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