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Reduced Motion Accessibility

Respect macOS reduced motion preferences for motion sensitivity

Motion sensitivity affects millions. Statuz respects macOS Reduce Motion preference: animations minimize, transitions simplify, effects reduce. Users with.

How to Use

  1. 1Go to System Settings > Accessibility
  2. 2Go to Display section
  3. 3See "Reduce Motion" toggle
  4. 4Enable Reduce Motion
  5. 5Open Statuz
  6. 6See simplified animations throughout
  7. 7Window transitions: Instant instead of sliding
  8. 8Calendar navigation: Jump instead of animate
  9. 9Button effects: Simple instead of elaborate
  10. 10Modal dialogs: Appear instead of zoom
  11. 11Success states: Simple instead of celebration
  12. 12Compare to Reduce Motion off
  13. 13Full animations when preference disabled

Key Features

  • System Preference Respect - Honors macOS setting
  • Simplified Animations - Reduced but not eliminated
  • Instant Transitions - Windows appear vs slide
  • Simple Effects - Minimal visual movement
  • Functional Clarity - Function over flourish
  • Vestibular Friendly - Reduces trigger potential
  • Customizable via System - User controls via macOS
  • No App Setting - Follows system automatically
  • Universal Application - All interface respects preference
  • Performance Benefit - Less animation = slightly faster
  • Focus on Content - Less distraction from motion
  • Accessibility Standard - Following WCAG guidelines
  • Comfortable Experience - Motion sensitivity accommodated

Why It Matters

Vestibular disorders, migraine triggers, motion sickness, ADHD, or simple preference - many users need reduced motion. Respecting system preference makes Statuz accessible to millions more users.

Pro Tips

  • System Settings controls this - not in Statuz
  • Enable in System Settings > Accessibility > Display
  • Animations don't disappear - they simplify
  • Functionality unchanged - just less motion
  • Performance slightly better with reduced motion
  • Comfort priority - essential for some users
  • Automatic detection - Statuz checks system preference
  • No configuration needed in Statuz itself
  • Works immediately - change in System Settings, instant effect
  • All interfaces respect - composer, calendar, settings, editors

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