Results for Microsoft Calculator
Application
Test Average: 87%
Reviewed 30 December 2009Description
Calculator is Microsoft built-in calculator can be used to perform addition,subtraction, multiplication, and division and some other advanced capabilities of scientific and statistical calculators.
Accessibility Testing Results
Test
| # | Test | Score | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Built in accessibility checks | ![]() |
It is very accessible using built in Assistive Technologies and is easy to use. |
| 17 | Application works with External Assistive Technologies | ![]() |
The program works well with external magnifier, although the numbers tend to pixelate as the magnification increases which reduces readability. Screen reader and keyboard access is easy. |
| 18 | Text or other alternatives for image elements. | ![]() |
Not applicable. |
| 19 | Keyboard / Alternative input with focus | ![]() |
It is fully accessible using keyboard, but not using tab key, because numbers and operations can be performed directly using correspondence keys. |
| 20 | Labels for objects, fields or controls | ![]() |
All features and buttons can be accessed using NVDA. |
| 21 | Audio alerts have visual cues | ![]() |
Support sound alerts only when input error happens. |
| 22 | Alternatives for Video / Animation | ![]() |
Not applicable, help files do not include video/animation component. |
| 23 | Media events offer user control | ![]() |
Not applicable. No video/animation component |
| 24 | Textual Information for screen reader | ![]() |
Some actions can be heard, such as pressing numbers and some operation buttons. Also, menu items can be heard. |
| 25 | Keyboard shortcut keys offered | ![]() |
Help file provides a full description of keyboard shortcut keys that can be used and adapted to suit users. |
| 26 | Save user preferences for style and zoom | ![]() |
There is no way to change font size, style or colour unless the overall Windows style is changed such as using high contrast mode with different desktop fonts. |
| 27 | Timed events can be altered | ![]() |
Not applicable, not time limit to any operation. |
| 28 | Change colours and contrast | ![]() |
Contrast levels are good. This application can inherit system settings, but there are no specific colour changing options. |
| 29 | Uniform and standardised presentation | ![]() |
As it is Microsoft application, all menus are consistent with the operating system. |
| 30 | Documentation | ![]() |
The Help files are found within the application and are clear and easy to read using the NVDA screen reader. All the instructions understandable and can be easily printed out. |
Disability-Tailored Results
The following table shows how well the product performs for people with disabilities, as listed in the Disabilities section.
Percentages do not indicate how much of a site is accessible. They indicate the average figure of test results relevant to each disability. Select a disability to see which tests are relevant to it.
| Disability | Average Score |
|---|---|
| Dexterity/Mobility | 100% |
| Specific Learning Differences (including Dyslexia) | 95% |
| Blind and Severe Visual Impairments | 92% |
| Deaf/Hard of Hearing | 90% |
| Partially Sighted and Visual Acuity | 89% |
| Cognitive Learning Disabilities | 89% |
| Colour Deficiencies | 86% |
| Visual Stress | 84% |





