Description
A label that briefly describes the control for use by accessibility tools such as readers for visually-impaired users.
Applies to
Column, computed field, picture, text, graph, group box, and button controls
Syntax
PowerBuilder dot notation:
dw_control.Object.controlname.AccessibleName
Describe and Modify argument:
"controlname.AccessibleName { = 'description ' }"
Parameter |
Description |
---|---|
columnname |
The name of the control for which you want to get or set the accessible description |
description |
(exp) A string that briefly describes the control |
Usage
The AccessibleName property is a brief description, such as the text in a button or the name of a menu item.
In the painter
In the Other tab in the Properties view, type a name in the AccessibleName text box.
Examples
dw1.Object.b_1.AccessibleName = 'Next' ls_data = dw1.Describe("b_1.AccessibleName") dw1.Modify("b_1.AccessibleName='Next'")