This sample demonstrates how to use Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) tags to make a Windows Store app fully accessible.
The sample implements ARIA tags in a simulated chat app. The UI and functionality were kept simple to better focus on the ARIA implementation.
To obtain an evaluation copy of Windows 8.1, go to Windows 8.1.
To obtain an evaluation copy of Microsoft Visual Studio 2013, go to Visual Studio 2013.
Note For Windows 8 app samples, download the Windows 8 app samples pack. The samples in the Windows 8 app samples pack will build and run only on Microsoft Visual Studio 2012.
Related topics
- Accessibility in apps using JavaScript
- Introduction to ARIA
- Plan for accessibility
- Windows 8 app samples
Related technologies
UI AutomationOperating system requirements
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Build the sample
- Start Visual Studio 2013 and select File > Open > Project/Solution.
- Go to the directory in which you unzipped the sample. Go to the directory named for the sample, and double-click the Visual Studio 2013 Solution (.sln) file.
- Press F7 or use Build > Build Solution to build the sample.
Run the sample
To debug the app and then run it, press F5 or use Debug > Start Debugging. To run the app without debugging, press Ctrl+F5 or use Debug > Start Without Debugging.