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java.lang.Object
  extended byjavax.accessibility.AccessibleBundle
      extended byjavax.accessibility.AccessibleRole
public class AccessibleRole
extends AccessibleBundle

The role of an accessible object. For example, this could be "button" or "table". This strongly typed "enumeration" supports localized strings. If the constants of this class are not adequate, new ones may be added in a similar matter, while avoiding a public constructor.

Since:
1.2

Field Summary
static AccessibleRole ALERT
          The object alerts the user about something.
static AccessibleRole AWT_COMPONENT
          An AWT component with nothing else known about it.
static AccessibleRole CANVAS
          The object can be drawn into, and traps events.
static AccessibleRole CHECK_BOX
          A choice which can be on or off, and has a separate indicator.
static AccessibleRole COLOR_CHOOSER
          A specialized dialog for choosing a color.
static AccessibleRole COLUMN_HEADER
          The header for a column of data.
static AccessibleRole COMBO_BOX
          A list of choices, which may optionally allow the user to create a new choice.
static AccessibleRole DATE_EDITOR
          A component which allows editing of Date and Time objects.
static AccessibleRole DESKTOP_ICON
          An iconified frame in a desktop.
static AccessibleRole DESKTOP_PANE
          A pane which supports internal frames and their icons.
static AccessibleRole DIALOG
          A top level window title bar and border.
static AccessibleRole DIRECTORY_PANE
          A pane for navigating through directories.
static AccessibleRole EDITBAR
          A formula for creating a value.
static AccessibleRole FILE_CHOOSER
          A specialized dialog that allows a user to select a file.
static AccessibleRole FILLER
          An object to fill space between other components.
static AccessibleRole FONT_CHOOSER
          A component for choosing fonts and their attributes.
static AccessibleRole FOOTER
          A text-based footer.
static AccessibleRole FRAME
          A top level window with title, menu bar, border, and so forth.
static AccessibleRole GLASS_PANE
          A pane guaranteed to be painted on top of panes beneath it.
static AccessibleRole GROUP_BOX
          A component with a border to group other components.
static AccessibleRole HEADER
          A text-based header.
static AccessibleRole HYPERLINK
          A hypertext anchor.
static AccessibleRole ICON
          A small picture to decorate components.
static AccessibleRole INTERNAL_FRAME
          A frame-like object clipped by a desktop pane.
static AccessibleRole LABEL
          An object to label something in a graphic interface.
static AccessibleRole LAYERED_PANE
          A specialized pane that allows drawing children in layers.
static AccessibleRole LIST
          An object which presents a list of items for selection.
static AccessibleRole LIST_ITEM
          An object which represents an item in a list.
static AccessibleRole MENU
          An object usually in a menu bar which contains a list of actions to perform.
static AccessibleRole MENU_BAR
          An object usually at the top of a frame to list available menus.
static AccessibleRole MENU_ITEM
          An object usually in a menu with an action available for the user.
static AccessibleRole OPTION_PANE
          A specialized pane for use in a dialog.
static AccessibleRole PAGE_TAB
          An object in a page tab list, which contains the panel to display when selected from the list.
static AccessibleRole PAGE_TAB_LIST
          An object which presents a series of panels, usually via tabs along the top.
static AccessibleRole PANEL
          A generic container to group objects.
static AccessibleRole PARAGRAPH
          A text-based paragraph.
static AccessibleRole PASSWORD_TEXT
          An object for passwords which should not be shown to the user.
static AccessibleRole POPUP_MENU
          A temporary window with a menu of options, which hides on selection.
static AccessibleRole PROGRESS_BAR
          An object used to track amount of a task that has completed.
static AccessibleRole PROGRESS_MONITOR
          Represents the current level of progress on a particular task.
static AccessibleRole PUSH_BUTTON
          An object that can be manipulated to do something.
static AccessibleRole RADIO_BUTTON
          A specialized choice which toggles radio buttons in the group when it is selected.
static AccessibleRole ROOT_PANE
          A specialized pane with a glass pane and layered pane as children.
static AccessibleRole ROW_HEADER
          The header for a row of data.
static AccessibleRole RULER
          A ruler is a method of measuring the distance between two points.
static AccessibleRole SCROLL_BAR
          An object which allows selection of the view in a scroll pane.
static AccessibleRole SCROLL_PANE
          An object which allows an incremental view of a larger pane.
static AccessibleRole SEPARATOR
          An object usually in a menu which separates logical sections of items.
static AccessibleRole SLIDER
          An object which allows selection in a bounded range.
static AccessibleRole SPIN_BOX
          A component with spinner arrows for simple numbers.
static AccessibleRole SPLIT_PANE
          A specialized pane which presents two other panels, and can often adjust the divider between them.
static AccessibleRole STATUS_BAR
          A component with multiple labels of status information.
static AccessibleRole SWING_COMPONENT
          A swing component with nothing else known about it.
static AccessibleRole TABLE
          An object for presenting data in rows and columns.
static AccessibleRole TEXT
          An object which represents text, usually editable by the user.
static AccessibleRole TOGGLE_BUTTON
          A specialized button which can be on or off, with no separate indicator.
static AccessibleRole TOOL_BAR
          A bar or pallete with buttons for common actions in an application.
static AccessibleRole TOOL_TIP
          An object which provides information about another object.
static AccessibleRole TREE
          An object which represents a hierachical view of data.
static AccessibleRole UNKNOWN
          An accessible object whose role is unknown.
static AccessibleRole VIEWPORT
          An object which represents the visual section in a scroll pane.
static AccessibleRole WINDOW
          A top level window with no title or border.
 
Fields inherited from class javax.accessibility.AccessibleBundle
key
 
Constructor Summary
protected AccessibleRole(java.lang.String key)
          Create a new constant with a locale independent key.
 
Methods inherited from class javax.accessibility.AccessibleBundle
toDisplayString, toDisplayString, toDisplayString, toString
 
Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object
clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, wait, wait, wait
 

Field Detail

ALERT

public static final AccessibleRole ALERT
The object alerts the user about something.

COLUMN_HEADER

public static final AccessibleRole COLUMN_HEADER
The header for a column of data.

CANVAS

public static final AccessibleRole CANVAS
The object can be drawn into, and traps events.

See Also:
FRAME 55 , GLASS_PANE 55 , LAYERED_PANE 55

COMBO_BOX

public static final AccessibleRole COMBO_BOX
A list of choices, which may optionally allow the user to create a new choice.

DESKTOP_ICON

public static final AccessibleRole DESKTOP_ICON
An iconified frame in a desktop.

See Also:
DESKTOP_PANE 55 , INTERNAL_FRAME 55

INTERNAL_FRAME

public static final AccessibleRole INTERNAL_FRAME
A frame-like object clipped by a desktop pane.

See Also:
DESKTOP_ICON 55 , DESKTOP_PANE 55 , FRAME 55

DESKTOP_PANE

public static final AccessibleRole DESKTOP_PANE
A pane which supports internal frames and their icons.

See Also:
DESKTOP_ICON 55 , INTERNAL_FRAME 55

OPTION_PANE

public static final AccessibleRole OPTION_PANE
A specialized pane for use in a dialog.

See Also:
DIALOG 55

WINDOW

public static final AccessibleRole WINDOW
A top level window with no title or border.

See Also:
FRAME 55 , DIALOG 55

FRAME

public static final AccessibleRole FRAME
A top level window with title, menu bar, border, and so forth. It is often the primary window of an application.

See Also:
DIALOG 55 , CANVAS 55 , WINDOW 55

DIALOG

public static final AccessibleRole DIALOG
A top level window title bar and border. It is limited compared to a frame, and is often a secondary window.

See Also:
FRAME 55 , WINDOW 55

COLOR_CHOOSER

public static final AccessibleRole COLOR_CHOOSER
A specialized dialog for choosing a color.

DIRECTORY_PANE

public static final AccessibleRole DIRECTORY_PANE
A pane for navigating through directories.

See Also:
FILE_CHOOSER 55

FILE_CHOOSER

public static final AccessibleRole FILE_CHOOSER
A specialized dialog that allows a user to select a file.

See Also:
DIRECTORY_PANE 55

FILLER

public static final AccessibleRole FILLER
An object to fill space between other components.

HYPERLINK

public static final AccessibleRole HYPERLINK
A hypertext anchor.

ICON

public static final AccessibleRole ICON
A small picture to decorate components.

LABEL

public static final AccessibleRole LABEL
An object to label something in a graphic interface.

ROOT_PANE

public static final AccessibleRole ROOT_PANE
A specialized pane with a glass pane and layered pane as children.

See Also:
GLASS_PANE 55 , LAYERED_PANE 55

GLASS_PANE

public static final AccessibleRole GLASS_PANE
A pane guaranteed to be painted on top of panes beneath it.

See Also:
ROOT_PANE 55 , LAYERED_PANE 55

LAYERED_PANE

public static final AccessibleRole LAYERED_PANE
A specialized pane that allows drawing children in layers. This is often used in menus and other visual components.

See Also:
ROOT_PANE 55 , GLASS_PANE 55

LIST

public static final AccessibleRole LIST
An object which presents a list of items for selection. Often contained in a scroll pane.

See Also:
SCROLL_PANE 55 , LIST_ITEM 55

LIST_ITEM

public static final AccessibleRole LIST_ITEM
An object which represents an item in a list. Often contained in a scroll pane.

See Also:
SCROLL_PANE 55 , LIST 55

MENU_BAR

public static final AccessibleRole MENU_BAR
An object usually at the top of a frame to list available menus.

See Also:
MENU 55 , POPUP_MENU 55 , LAYERED_PANE 55

POPUP_MENU

public static final AccessibleRole POPUP_MENU
A temporary window with a menu of options, which hides on selection.

See Also:
MENU 55 , MENU_ITEM 55

MENU

public static final AccessibleRole MENU
An object usually in a menu bar which contains a list of actions to perform. Such actions are usually associated with menu items or submenus.

See Also:
MENU_BAR 55 , MENU_ITEM 55 , SEPARATOR 55 , RADIO_BUTTON 55 , CHECK_BOX 55 , POPUP_MENU 55

MENU_ITEM

public static final AccessibleRole MENU_ITEM
An object usually in a menu with an action available for the user.

See Also:
MENU_BAR 55 , SEPARATOR 55 , POPUP_MENU 55

SEPARATOR

public static final AccessibleRole SEPARATOR
An object usually in a menu which separates logical sections of items.

See Also:
MENU 55 , MENU_ITEM 55

PAGE_TAB_LIST

public static final AccessibleRole PAGE_TAB_LIST
An object which presents a series of panels, usually via tabs along the top. Children are all page tabs.

See Also:
PAGE_TAB 55

PAGE_TAB

public static final AccessibleRole PAGE_TAB
An object in a page tab list, which contains the panel to display when selected from the list.

See Also:
PAGE_TAB_LIST 55

PANEL

public static final AccessibleRole PANEL
A generic container to group objects.

PROGRESS_BAR

public static final AccessibleRole PROGRESS_BAR
An object used to track amount of a task that has completed.

PASSWORD_TEXT

public static final AccessibleRole PASSWORD_TEXT
An object for passwords which should not be shown to the user.

PUSH_BUTTON

public static final AccessibleRole PUSH_BUTTON
An object that can be manipulated to do something.

See Also:
CHECK_BOX 55 , TOGGLE_BUTTON 55 , RADIO_BUTTON 55

TOGGLE_BUTTON

public static final AccessibleRole TOGGLE_BUTTON
A specialized button which can be on or off, with no separate indicator.

See Also:
PUSH_BUTTON 55 , CHECK_BOX 55 , RADIO_BUTTON 55

CHECK_BOX

public static final AccessibleRole CHECK_BOX
A choice which can be on or off, and has a separate indicator.

See Also:
PUSH_BUTTON 55 , TOGGLE_BUTTON 55 , RADIO_BUTTON 55

RADIO_BUTTON

public static final AccessibleRole RADIO_BUTTON
A specialized choice which toggles radio buttons in the group when it is selected.

See Also:
PUSH_BUTTON 55 , TOGGLE_BUTTON 55 , CHECK_BOX 55

ROW_HEADER

public static final AccessibleRole ROW_HEADER
The header for a row of data.

SCROLL_PANE

public static final AccessibleRole SCROLL_PANE
An object which allows an incremental view of a larger pane.

See Also:
SCROLL_BAR 55 , VIEWPORT 55

SCROLL_BAR

public static final AccessibleRole SCROLL_BAR
An object which allows selection of the view in a scroll pane.

See Also:
SCROLL_PANE 55

VIEWPORT

public static final AccessibleRole VIEWPORT
An object which represents the visual section in a scroll pane.

See Also:
SCROLL_PANE 55

SLIDER

public static final AccessibleRole SLIDER
An object which allows selection in a bounded range.

SPLIT_PANE

public static final AccessibleRole SPLIT_PANE
A specialized pane which presents two other panels, and can often adjust the divider between them.

TABLE

public static final AccessibleRole TABLE
An object for presenting data in rows and columns.

TEXT

public static final AccessibleRole TEXT
An object which represents text, usually editable by the user.

See Also:
LABEL 55

TREE

public static final AccessibleRole TREE
An object which represents a hierachical view of data. Subnodes can often be expanded or collapsed.

TOOL_BAR

public static final AccessibleRole TOOL_BAR
A bar or pallete with buttons for common actions in an application.

TOOL_TIP

public static final AccessibleRole TOOL_TIP
An object which provides information about another object. This is often displayed as a "help bubble" when a mouse hovers over the other object.

AWT_COMPONENT

public static final AccessibleRole AWT_COMPONENT
An AWT component with nothing else known about it.

See Also:
SWING_COMPONENT 55 , UNKNOWN 55

SWING_COMPONENT

public static final AccessibleRole SWING_COMPONENT
A swing component with nothing else known about it.

See Also:
AWT_COMPONENT 55 , UNKNOWN 55

UNKNOWN

public static final AccessibleRole UNKNOWN
An accessible object whose role is unknown.

See Also:
AWT_COMPONENT 55 , SWING_COMPONENT 55

STATUS_BAR

public static final AccessibleRole STATUS_BAR
A component with multiple labels of status information.

DATE_EDITOR

public static final AccessibleRole DATE_EDITOR
A component which allows editing of Date and Time objects.

SPIN_BOX

public static final AccessibleRole SPIN_BOX
A component with spinner arrows for simple numbers.

FONT_CHOOSER

public static final AccessibleRole FONT_CHOOSER
A component for choosing fonts and their attributes.

GROUP_BOX

public static final AccessibleRole GROUP_BOX
A component with a border to group other components.

EDITBAR

public static final AccessibleRole EDITBAR
A formula for creating a value.

Since:
1.5

FOOTER

public static final AccessibleRole FOOTER
A text-based footer.

Since:
1.5

HEADER

public static final AccessibleRole HEADER
A text-based header.

Since:
1.5

PARAGRAPH

public static final AccessibleRole PARAGRAPH
A text-based paragraph.

Since:
1.5

PROGRESS_MONITOR

public static final AccessibleRole PROGRESS_MONITOR
Represents the current level of progress on a particular task.

Since:
1.5

RULER

public static final AccessibleRole RULER
A ruler is a method of measuring the distance between two points.

Since:
1.5
Constructor Detail

AccessibleRole

protected AccessibleRole(java.lang.String key)
Create a new constant with a locale independent key. Follow the example, keep the constructor private and make public constants instead.

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