Katarina Behrens

This talk will take you through the basics of a11y in a desktop application, using LibreOffice as an example. Starting with basic terminology (mnemonic widget? accessible label?), we'll discover building blocks of a11y in desktop environment, have a look at the sources of most common mistakes developers make when they don't include a11y-awareness into their development process and how to fix them. We'll also show the ways how anyone (even those with little or no knowledge of programming) can contribute to improving a11y ... not only in LibreOffice.

This talk will present two ways of working with LibreOffice user interface elements for an extension or a macro - legacy Basic dialog designer, as well as the new feature using .ui files editable by Glade

User interface for LibreOffice extensions and macros has never really been in the spotlight of attention of LibreOffice developers and users despite the fact that built-in dialog designer was pretty advanced piece of software in its time. It still contains quite some powerful features (such as drag-and-drop editor, live preview or easy access to l10n). And while core LibreOffice dialogs have been converted to modern .ui format (thus making it possible for LibreOffice developers to use even more powerful UI editor - Glade), LibreOffice peripherals were still stuck with legacy home-grown obscure formats.

Come and see for yourself that extensions and macros don't have to be dull, interfaceless pieces of software and that with minimum effort and basic knowledge of UI design, you can make them rock. Now you can even use all the capabilities of Glade as .ui format can be read by/included in extension or macro as well.

Added to LibreOffice 4.0 for the first time, sidebar became a popular part of its UI. providing access to more and more functionality with every release. This talk (or better, tutorial) will enable new as well as experienced developer to dive deep into anatomy (structure) as well as physiology (function) of sidebar and its decks and panels. At the end, you should be able to create your first panel, either in LibreOffice core or as an extension.