Guide for Using Screencast Accessibly
Learn how you can navigate Screencast accessibly, including leaving a comment on an image or video and how you can add captions and audio descriptions to your videos.
TechSmith is committed to providing inclusive digital experiences for people with disabilities by creating accessible products. This page provides guidance on how to use Screencast with a screen reader, navigating with a keyboard, and more.
For more information on Screencast’s accessibility conformance and exceptions to the information on this page, refer to the most recent Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT).
Screen reader compatibility
Interactive elements such as buttons, links, and controls in Screencast include alt text for screen reader access.
Keyboard navigation
Screencast can be navigated using the Tab (forward) and Shift+Tab (backward) buttons. As you navigate, the items will also have visible focus showing where in the interface you are currently located.
Want to explore how you can add a comment to an image or video in Screencast? Check out this video demo, or read through these steps:
- Once on the Screencast site, use the Tab key to navigate past the image or video content to the content menu.
- Once you get to the “Content” menu option, continue past “Transcript” (for videos), “Settings,” and the close button to the “Add a comment” text box.
- Type in your comment.
- Either press Enter (Windows) or Return (Mac), or continue pressing Tab to navigate to the send button then press Enter or Return.
Make your videos accessible
You can also use Screencast to make your videos more accessible for others. Under “Settings” in the content menu, you can add captions from a transcript or even upload an audio description file from your computer.
Screen magnification and font size adjustment
Screencast supports screen magnification with DPI scaling settings. Text size can also be adjusted via your operating system’s scale settings or your monitor’s DPI.
Support
Have an accessibility-related question? Submit a request to our Support Team and we’d be happy to assist you!
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