Accessibility Inspector for WCAG Evaluation

Chrome Browser

Chrome Webstore

  • To install the extension first go to the chrome web store.
  • Use the "Add to Chrome" button to install extension into Chrome or chrome compatible browser.
  • The icon will initially be hidden, but can be pinned to the toolbar using the extension manager.
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Screen shot of AInspector for WCAG Evaluation in chrome web store

Pinning to Toolbar

After you install AInspector for WCAG Evaluation you can pin the icon to the toolbar to open and close the side panel.

  • Select the extensions manager icon in the Chrome toolbar and locate AInspector for WCAG Evaluation in the list of extensions.
  • Use the toggle button next to the extension to enable icon to appear in the toolbar.
  • Selecting the toolbar icon opens and closes the side panel.
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Screen shot of AInspector for WCAG Evaluation of popup list of installed extensions and the associated toggle buttons to enable their icons to be displayed in the toolbar. The AInspector for WCAG Evaluation option is highlighted with a circle.

Setting a Keyboard Shortcut

A keyboard shortcut can be assigned to open and close the side panel.

  • Go to the Manage Extensions settings page (e.g. URL: chrome://extensions/).
  • Select the keyboard shortcuts link (e.g. URL: chrome://extensions/shortcuts).
  • Select the edit icon associated with the extension and focus moves to the edit box.
  • Type the key combination for the keyboard shortcut, for example Control+Shift+A.
  • When viewing a web page the shortcut can be used to open and close the side panel.
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Screen shot of AInspector for WCAG Evaluation in shortcuts manager for installed extensions. The AInspector for WCAG Evaluation shortcut setting is highlighted with a circle.

Changing Side Panel Position

The side panel by default is positioned on the right side of the screen. It can be changed to the left side in settings.

  • Open the setting options by going to the Chrome option in the main menu and selecting the Settings option.
  • Use the search box with the value "side panel" to filter the settings.
  • Go to the "Side panel position" option and you can choose between: "Show on right" or "Show on left" options.
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Screen shot of AInspector for WCAG Evaluation of settings in Chrome with the side panel position option highlighted with a circle.