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Chrome / TalkBack bug I first reported in 2020, and which was fixed for a time (?) appears to be back. Looking for confirmation before I file yet another one.

A named region with a `tabindex` does not expose its contents. Chrome / TalkBack only announces its accName and role.

I think I have an ugly workaround (“Shawarma” heading).

Test case:
codepen.io/aardrian/pen/Exzyad…

Similar to issue I filed earlier this month, which I limited to APG tab panels.

#accessibility #a11y

in reply to Adrian Roselli

Got enough confirmation. Filed a Chromium bug:

Named regions with `tabindex` hide content from TalkBack
issues.chromium.org/issues/342…

Thanks all!

#a11y #accessibility

This entry was edited (6 months ago)
in reply to Adrian Roselli

As expected, the Chromium intake person was unable to reproduce the issue (it may have been kit this time?), so I got 5 people to confirm and added a video:
issues.chromium.org/issues/342…

I really do hate how hard it is just to get a bug to get taken up.

I mean, I had to re-file this one because the original was closed due to not reading instructions:
issues.chromium.org/issues/342…

Anyway, thanks for those who helped.

#accessibility #a11y #Chrome

in reply to Adrian Roselli

Good news, everybody!

Fix coming in v128, or 20 Aug 2024 (stable release), for this Chrome / TalkBack bug:

Named regions with `tabindex` hide content from TalkBack
issues.chromium.org/issues/342…

There are two related bugs that I am hopeful it will fix but no idea?

Anyway, file bugs. It’s the only way stuff has a chance to get fixed.

#a11y #accessibility