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Type:
Bug
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Resolution: Unresolved
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Priority:
Medium
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None
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Affects Version/s: 9.4.0, 8.5.20
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Component/s: Accessibility
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Severity 3 - Minor
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Accessibility
Issue Summary
An inappropriate label and instruction such as "Publish changes Type 'Ctrl+Enter' OR 'Ctrl+S'" is specified for the button.
Steps to Reproduce
- Open the Confluence DC instance.
- Navigate to the header section, activate the "Spaces" control, and open any space.
- Navigate to the Site navigation section and activate "Create blank page" control.
- Using a screen reader, navigate to the mentioned button.
- Listen that the button label is inappropriate.
Screen Recording
Screenshot
Actual Results
When screen reader users navigate to the "Publish" button, the label is announced as "Publish changes Type 'Ctrl+Enter' OR 'Ctrl+S'". The use of the word "Type" is misleading, as users are expected to press a key combination to perform the action, not type text. This incorrect instruction can confuse users by making it unclear how to activate the button using the keyboard. The issue stems from inaccurate text specified in both the "aria-label" attribute and the associated tooltip content, where the word "Type" is used instead of the appropriate term "Press". As a result, this creates a poor experience for screen reader users.
Expected Results
Ensure that a clear and accurate label is provided so that screen reader users receive correct instructions when interacting with the "Publish" button.
In this case, update the value in both the "aria-label" attribute and the associated tooltip content to "Publish changes Press 'Ctrl+Enter' OR 'Ctrl+S'".
This wording accurately reflects the required keyboard action and helps prevent confusion for screen reader users.
Workaround
Currently there is no known workaround for this behavior. A workaround will be added here when available
Environment
MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021)
macOS Sequoia 15.4.1
Operations - Windows11
Chrome - Version 135.0.7049.42 (Official Build) (64-bit)
Safari- Version 18.4
Firefox- Version 135.0 (64-bit)
JAWS- Version 2023
NVDA- Version 2024.4.2
VoiceOver - Version Latest