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  1. Jira Data Center
  2. JRASERVER-65242

Screen Readers Cannot Read Combo Box Options

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      Summary

      When using a screen reader, the options on Combo Box fields  (such as Fix Version, Priority, or Labels) are not read out loud.

      Here is a quick video of a field that works (Linked Issues) vs fields that do not work. Audio was not recorded, so see the top bar for what is being read:

      combo_box_issue.mov

      Environment

      JIRA being used with a screen reader, such as OSX VoiceReader, JAWS, or NVDA.

      Steps to Reproduce

      1. Activate VoiceOver in OS X (⌘+F5).
      2. Create or edit an issue in JIRA.
      3. Mouse over some options in a Combo Box field, and note that they are not read out loud.

      Expected Results

      The options will be read out loud.

      Actual Results

      Instead of the options being read, the Screen Reader reports:

      You are currently on a combo box, inside of HTML content. Type text or, to display a list of choices, press Control-Option-Space. To exit this web area, press Control-Option-Shift-Up Arrow

      Or on some browsers it will not report anything at all.

      Attachments

        1. combo_box_issue_720.mov
          3.53 MB
        2. combo_box_issue.mov
          2.71 MB

        Issue Links

          is duplicated by

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JRASERVER-33641 Versions fields not working with Screen Reader

          • Low - Low priority issues
          • Closed

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JRASERVER-41031 List generated by fields labelled "Start typing to get a list of possible matches or press down to select." are not accessible with a screen reader

          • Low - Low priority issues
          • Closed

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JRASERVER-46615 The screen reader doesn't read the list of epics when create a new issue

          • Low - Low priority issues
          • Closed

          Suggestion - JSWSERVER-12819 The screen reader doesn't read the list of epics

          • Closed
          is related to

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JRASERVER-65258 Fields Not Read By Screen Reader When Tabbing

          • Low - Low priority issues
          • Gathering Impact

          Suggestion - JRASERVER-65684 Accessibility: Support for NVDA Screen Reader

          • Gathering Interest
          is resolved by

          JSDS-5194 Loading...

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              rmatta Rishul Matta
              agallien@atlassian.com Alex Gallien
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