ArcGIS Topographic Mapping accessibility improvements

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Multiple accessibility enhancements are included in the ArcGIS Pro 3.7 and ArcGIS Enterprise 12.1 releases, such as improved screen reader narration and keyboard accessibility across multiple panes and layout elements.

Miscellaneous panes

The following items were updated so that screen readers properly announce button names and tool tips:

• Elevation Points From Contour
• Elevation Points From DEM
• Create Structure
• GeoName to Feature
• Populate Angle

Map surround elements

Updates were made to improve how the following surround elements support keyboard controls and screen readers:

• Meter Reference Guide for the following map products:
  • Topographic Map (TM)
  • Multinational Geospatial Co-production Program (MGCP) Topographic Map (MTM)
  • Image City Map (ICM)
  • Joint Operation Graphic (JOG)
• U.S. National Grid Reference Box
• Glossary Table
• Elevation Guide Bar
• Slope Guide
• Guide to Numbered Features
• Index to Streets
• Topographic north arrow properties—the following check boxes were fixed so screen readers narrate both the label and checked state:
  • Update Dynamically
  • Primary Coordinate System
  • Directional Notes
  • Leading Zeros
  • Round G‑M Angle

Web apps

The Topographic Mapping web apps available with an ArcGIS Enterprise deployment include multiple accessibility fixes to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards.

Learn more about the Map Production System app
Learn more about the Topographic Production Manager app

• All landmark region page content is wrapped in proper ARIA specifications to improve screen reader navigation.
• Keyboard-accessible scrolling is enabled for data grids.
• ARIA role hierarchy is revised to ensure interactive elements are valid within grid containers.
• Combo boxes and select elements that lacked labels now have accessible names.
• Accessibility findings have been addressed, establishing a baseline for future accessibility testing.

Visual and user interface fixes

An issue where the project error tool tip was clipped and semi-transparent when hovered over has been fixed. The tool tip is now fully visible and opaque across all themes.