Confluence Presentation Mode: Single key character shortcuts are used

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    • Severity 3 - Minor
    • Accessibility

      Issue Summary

      The "Presentation Mode" in the main region is activated using the "r" key on the keyboard.

      Steps to Reproduce

      1. Open the Confluence Cloud instance.
      2. Navigate to any page and open it.
      3. Press the "R" key on the keyboard.
      4. Observe that the Presentation Mode appears.

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      Actual Results

      When users open a page in Confluence and press the "R" key, Presenter Mode is activated.

      However, single-character keyboard shortcuts can lead to accessibility issues. For screen reader users, they may interfere with commands, causing conflicts. Speech input users may accidentally trigger actions, while keyboard-only users with dexterity challenges are more likely to unintentionally activate functions. Furthermore, when shortcuts can't be remapped, users with cognitive disabilities can't customize them to meet their needs, making navigation more difficult.

      Expected Results

      Provide a mechanism to disable shortcuts or remap them to other keys. Alternatively, only activate the shortcut when the relevant field is in focus.

      It is best practice for shortcuts to include modifier keys such as Ctrl, Alt, or Shift, as they reduce the risk of users accidentally triggering functionality.

      Workaround

      Currently there is no known workaround for this behavior. A workaround will be added here when available

      Environment

      MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021)
      macOs Ventura  13.4
      Chrome - Version 114.0.5735.106 (Official Build) (arm64)
      Firefox- Version 112.0. 1
      Safari- Version 16.5 (18615.2.9.11.4)
      JAWS- Version 2023
      NVDA- Version 2023
      Voiceover - Version Latest

            Assignee:
            Unassigned
            Reporter:
            Chirag Goyal
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