Screen Reader Focus on Hidden Content
Archived Issue
Current Iteration of Issue
Current Iteration as Reference
Short Description
Screen reader user can navigate content hidden to other users
Long Description
- Content is often hidden or made inaccessible to someone using a mouse in order to force them to complete a task before continuing to use other content.
- If the hidden content is only hidden visually or to the mouse, a keyboard user can sometimes still access the hidden content, and the screen reader will read it, because it is in the DOM.
- In such a situation, the screen reader user often cannot access the content they are supposed to complete first. In addition, they do not necessarily know they are navigating content that is visually obvious.
- It is important to make sure the screen reader focus goes to the intended content and cannot simultaneously access the hidden content until all users would access it.
Example of Issue
No example currently available
Recommendations
- Make sure screen reader focus follows the order intended for all users.
- Make sure content hidden to all users is also hidden to screen reader.
Related Issues
WCAG Reference
Accessibility/Usability
Accessibility
Usability
Impacted Assistive Technology
Screen Reader
Impacted Type of Device
Computer
Mobile