MSAA Object Types by Accessibility Roles

ROLE_SYSTEM_ALERT

This role is used by objects that correspond to alerts. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Alert type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_ANIMATION

This role is used by animation controls. TestComplete addresses such controls using the Animation type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_APPLICATION

This role is used by an application’s main window. TestComplete addresses such windows using the Application type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_BORDER

This role is used by window borders. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Border type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_BUTTONDROPDOWN

This role is used by buttons that drop down a list of items. TestComplete addresses such buttons using the DropDownButton type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_BUTTONDROPDOWNGRID

This role is used by buttons that drop down a grid. TestComplete addresses such buttons using the GridDropDownButton type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_BUTTONMENU

This role is used by buttons that drop down a menu. TestComplete addresses such buttons using the MenuButton type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_CARET

This role is used by the object that represents the system caret. TestComplete addresses such object using the Caret type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_CELL

This role is used by table cells. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Cell type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_CHARACTER

This role is used by cartoon-like graphic objects, such as the Microsoft Office Assistant. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Character type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_CHART

This role is used by charts. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Chart type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_CHECKBUTTON

This role is used by check box controls. TestComplete addresses such controls using the CheckBox type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_CLIENT

This role is used by a window’s client area. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Client type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_CLOCK

This role is used by controls that display time. TestComplete addresses such controls using the Clock type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_COLUMN

This role is used by columns within a table. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Column type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_COLUMNHEADER

This role is used by column headers. TestComplete addresses such objects using the ColumnHeader type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_COMBOBOX

This role is used by combo box controls. TestComplete addresses such controls using the ComboBox type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_CURSOR

This role is used by the system mouse pointer. TestComplete addresses such object using the Cursor type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_DIAGRAM

This role is used by diagrams. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Diagram type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_DIAL

This role is used by dials and knobs. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Dial type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_DIALOG

This role is used by dialog boxes and message boxes. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Dialog type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_DOCUMENT

This role is used by document windows in MDI applications. TestComplete addresses such windows using the Document type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_DROPLIST

This role is used by calendar and drop-down controls. TestComplete addresses such controls using the DropDown type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_EQUATION

This role is used by objects that correspond to mathematical equations. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Equation type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_GRAPHIC

This role is used by images. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Alert type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_GRIP

This role is used by specific mouse pointers, such as windows sizing grips. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Graphic type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_GROUPING

This role is used by grouping controls. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Grouping type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_HELPBALLOON

This role is used by controls that display help topics in the form of a tooltip or a help balloon. TestComplete addresses such controls using the HelpBalloon type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_HOTKEYFIELD

This role is used by HotKey controls. TestComplete addresses such controls using the HotKeyField type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_INDICATOR

This role is used by indicators (objects that point to something). TestComplete addresses such objects using the Indicator type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_IPADDRESS

This role is used by IPAddress controls. TestComplete addresses such controls using the IpAddress type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_LINK

This role is used by links. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Link type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_LIST

This role is used by list box and list view controls. TestComplete addresses such controls using the List type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_LISTITEM

This role is used by items in a list box or a combo box. TestComplete addresses such items using the ListItem type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_MENUBAR

This role is used by menu bars. TestComplete addresses such controls using the MenuBar type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_MENUITEM

This role is used by menu items. TestComplete addresses such items using the MenuItem type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_MENUPOPUP

This role is used by drop-down and popup menus. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Popup type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_OUTLINE

This role is used by tree view controls. TestComplete addresses such controls using the Outline type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_OUTLINEBUTTON

This role is used by tree view items that expand or collapse upon a Space or Enter key press. TestComplete addresses such buttons using the OutlineButton type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_OUTLINEITEM

This role is used by tree view items. TestComplete addresses such objects using the OutlineItem type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_PAGETAB

This role is used by tabbed pages. TestComplete addresses such objects using the PageTab type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_PANE

This role is used by panes within frame or document windows. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Pane type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_PROGRESSBAR

This role is used by progress bar controls. TestComplete addresses such controls using the ProgressBar type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_PROPERTYPAGE

This role is used by property sheets. TestComplete addresses such objects using the PropertyPage type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_PUSHBUTTON

This role is used by push button controls. TestComplete addresses such controls using the Button type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_RADIOBUTTON

This role is used by radio button controls. TestComplete addresses such controls using the RadioButton type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_ROW

This role is used by rows within a table. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Row type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_ROWHEADER

This role is used by row headers. TestComplete addresses such objects using the RowHeader type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_SCROLLBAR

This role is used by scroll bar controls. TestComplete addresses such controls using the ScrollBar type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_SEPARATOR

This role is used by separators within menus, toolbars or status bars. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Separator type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_SLIDER

This role is used by slider controls. TestComplete addresses such controls using the Slider type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_SOUND

This role is used by objects that correspond to system sounds. TestComplete addresses such objects using the Sound type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_SPINBUTTON

This role is used by spin box controls. TestComplete addresses such controls using the SpinBox type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_SPLITBUTTON

This role is used by split buttons. TestComplete addresses such buttons using the SplitButton type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_STATICTEXT

This role is used by text labels. TestComplete addresses such controls using the Text type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_STATUSBAR

This role is used by status bar controls. TestComplete addresses such controls using the StatusBar type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_TABLE

This role is used by tables. TestComplete addresses such controls using the Table type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_PAGETABLIST

This role is used by tab controls. TestComplete addresses such controls using the TabList type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_TEXT

This role is used by text boxes. TestComplete addresses such controls using the Edit type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_TITLEBAR

This role is used by title bars of windows. TestComplete addresses such objects using the TitleBar type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_TOOLBAR

This role is used by toolbar controls. TestComplete addresses such controls using the ToolBar type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_TOOLTIP

This role is used by tool tips. TestComplete addresses such objects using the ToolTip type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_WHITESPACE

This role is used by objects that correspond to a whitespace between other objects. TestComplete addresses such objects using the WhiteSpace type name.

ROLE_SYSTEM_WINDOW

This role is used by window frames that contain child objects. TestComplete addresses these objects using one of the following type names that indicate the window type: Dialog, Form, MDIWindow, Panel, Popup or ToolWindow.