how to work with accessibility traits
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To work with accessibility traits in SwiftUI, you can use accessibility modifiers to customize how a view is represented by an accessibility element. These modifiers allow you to add attributes like labels or traits to a view and expose actions for interactivity, such as custom gestures. This customization can improve the accessibility experience by providing more information to assistive technologies like VoiceOver.
For example, you can use the accessibilityElement(children: .combine) modifier to combine multiple views into a single accessibility element, which can simplify navigation and interaction. This approach merges important traits and actions from controls like buttons into custom actions, making it easier for users to navigate and interact with your app.
For more detailed guidance, you can refer to the session Catch up on accessibility in SwiftUI (00:04:12), which covers how to use accessibility modifiers and improve the accessibility of your SwiftUI app.
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