Accessibility Enhancements - Topbar & Help Drawer

Modified on: Tue, 14 Oct, 2025 at 9:43 AM

This article outlines the new Accessibility Enhancements for the HighLevel Topbar and Help & Support Side Drawer. Discover how these improvements elevate VoiceOver compatibility, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support to provide a more inclusive experience for all users.


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Overview of the Topbar & Help Drawer Accessibility Enhancements


HighLevel’s Accessibility Enhancements refine the user interface by optimizing both the Topbar navigation and the Help & Support Side Drawer. These updates integrate ARIA labels, improved keyboard navigation, semantic HTML, and enhanced focus management to deliver a more reliable and inclusive experience for users relying on assistive technologies.


Key Benefits of the Topbar & Help Drawer Accessibility Enhancements 

These improvements bring essential upgrades that guarantee smoother navigation and better compatibility with assistive technology tools.

  • Consistent VoiceOver compatibility across the Topbar and Help & Support drawer

  • Improved keyboard navigation ensuring every interactive element is reachable

  • Clear ARIA labels and roles for accurate screen reader interpretation

  • Enhanced focus management that supports predictable user interaction

Topbar Accessibility Improvements


Enhancements to the Topbar ensure that every element within the main navigation meets modern accessibility standards. These improvements empower users by facilitating intuitive, accessible interactions.

  • Fixed VoiceOver compatibility issues in the main navigation topbar

  • Improved keyboard navigation support for effortless use

  • Added ARIA labels and roles for screen reader interpretation

  • Enhanced focus management for topbar elements

  • Updated switcher items – including user switching (login as functionality) – with accessible descriptions and cues

Help & Support Accessibility Overhaul


The Help & Support Side Drawer now features a comprehensive accessibility overhaul, making customer support resources fully reachable through assistive technologies. This update makes the support experience more intuitive and reliable.

  • Added accessibility for the Help & Support Side Drawer

  • Implementation of semantic HTML and comprehensive ARIA attributes

  • Enhanced keyboard navigation and focus indicators

  • Added descriptive labels for all interactive elements

Frequently Asked Questions


Q: Do I need to enable these accessibility features in settings?

No. These are platform-level improvements and are automatically enabled.


Q: Where can I get help if I encounter issues with these enhancements?

Please contact HighLevel support for assistance if you experience any challenges with the new accessibility features.


Q: What is ARIA?

ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) is a set of HTML attributes that add extra semantics—such as accessible name, role, and state—so screen readers can correctly announce and interact with complex UI.



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