Test: aria-current attribute
Screen Reader support level: partial (42/60)
Voice Control support level: unknown
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Summary of Screen Reader support by expectation
* means that some support is hidden behind settings
Summary of Voice Control support by expectation
aria-current attributeExpectation | Dragon Naturally Speaking | Voice Access (Android) | Voice Control (iOS) | Voice Control (MacOS) | Windows Speech Recognition |
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Chrome | Chrome | Safari | Safari | Chrome |
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Not applicable |
* means that some support is hidden behind settings
Detailed support results by expectation
Expectation for the aria-current attribute: convey the "date" value - applied to the td element
This expectation is applied to the td element. Expectations and results might differ when the the feature is applied to different roles.
This expectation is from the aria-current attribute feature.
Strength of this expectation for different types of assistive technologies:
- Screen Readers: MUST
- Voice Control: NA
Grading method:
Just one of the listed commands must pass for the expectation to pass.
AT | Browser | Has Support | Output |
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Dragon Naturally Speaking | Chrome | not applicable | - |
JAWS | Chrome | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="date"]`- Launch JAWS and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="date"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current date"
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JAWS | IE | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="date"]`- Launch JAWS and IE.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="date"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current date"
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JAWS | Firefox | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="date"]`- Launch JAWS and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="date"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current date"
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Narrator | Edge | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item (scan mode)) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="date"]`- Launch Narrator and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="date"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item (scan mode))- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: (not announced)
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NVDA | Chrome | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="date"]`- Launch NVDA and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="date"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current date"
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NVDA | Firefox | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="date"]`- Launch NVDA and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="date"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current date"
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Orca | Firefox | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use alt + shift + right arrow (Move to next column) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="date"]`- Launch Orca and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="date"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
alt + shift + right arrow (Move to next column)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "sat, 16, row 4, column 6"
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TalkBack | Chrome | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Swipe right (or alt+right arrow) (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="date"]`- Launch TalkBack and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="date"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Swipe right (or alt+right arrow) (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "16, sat"
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Voice Access (Android) | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (iOS) | Safari | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Safari | not applicable | - |
VoiceOver (iOS) | Safari | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Swipe Right (Next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="date"]`- Launch VoiceOver (iOS) and Safari.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="date"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Swipe Right (Next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current date"
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VoiceOver (macOS) | Safari | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use VO + Right arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="date"]`- Launch VoiceOver (macOS) and Safari.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="date"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
VO + Right arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current date"
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Windows Speech Recognition | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Extended Support for: aria-current attribute: convey the "date" value
These are less common combinations
AT | Browser | Has Support | Output |
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Dragon Naturally Speaking | IE | not applicable | - |
Dragon Naturally Speaking | Firefox | not applicable | - |
JAWS 2018.1811.2 | Edge 44 | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="date"]`- Launch JAWS and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="date"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: (not announced)
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Narrator | Firefox | unknown | - |
Narrator | Chrome | unknown | - |
Narrator | IE | unknown | - |
NVDA 2019.0.1 | IE 11 | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="date"]`- Launch NVDA and IE.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="date"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current date"
|
NVDA 2019.0.1 | Edge 44.17763 | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="date"]`- Launch NVDA and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="date"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current date"
|
TalkBack | Firefox | unknown | - |
Voice Access (Android) | Firefox | not applicable | - |
VoiceOver (iOS) | Chrome | unknown | - |
VoiceOver (macOS) | Chrome | unknown | - |
VoiceOver (macOS) | Firefox | unknown | - |
Orca | Chrome | unknown | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Firefox | not applicable | - |
Windows Speech Recognition | Edge | not applicable | - |
Back to topExpectation for the aria-current attribute: convey the "location" value - applied to the hyperlink element
This expectation is applied to the hyperlink element. Expectations and results might differ when the the feature is applied to different roles.
This expectation is from the aria-current attribute feature.
Strength of this expectation for different types of assistive technologies:
- Screen Readers: MUST
- Voice Control: NA
Grading method:
Just one of the listed commands must pass for the expectation to pass.
AT | Browser | Has Support | Output |
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Dragon Naturally Speaking | Chrome | not applicable | - |
JAWS | Chrome | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="location"]`- Launch JAWS and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="location"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current location"
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JAWS | IE | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="location"]`- Launch JAWS and IE.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="location"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current location"
|
JAWS | Firefox | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="location"]`- Launch JAWS and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="location"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current location"
|
Narrator | Edge | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item (scan mode)) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="location"]`- Launch Narrator and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="location"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item (scan mode))- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: (not announced)
|
NVDA | Chrome | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="location"]`- Launch NVDA and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="location"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current location"
|
NVDA | Firefox | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="location"]`- Launch NVDA and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="location"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current location"
|
Orca | Firefox | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="location"]`- Launch Orca and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="location"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "phone numbers, visited link"
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TalkBack | Chrome | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Swipe right (or alt+right arrow) (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="location"]`- Launch TalkBack and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="location"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Swipe right (or alt+right arrow) (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "Phone numbers, link"
|
Voice Access (Android) | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (iOS) | Safari | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Safari | not applicable | - |
VoiceOver (iOS) | Safari | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Swipe Right (Next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="location"]`- Launch VoiceOver (iOS) and Safari.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="location"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Swipe Right (Next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current location"
|
VoiceOver (macOS) | Safari | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use VO + Right arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="location"]`- Launch VoiceOver (macOS) and Safari.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="location"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
VO + Right arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current location"
|
Windows Speech Recognition | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Extended Support for: aria-current attribute: convey the "location" value
These are less common combinations
AT | Browser | Has Support | Output |
---|
Dragon Naturally Speaking | IE | not applicable | - |
Dragon Naturally Speaking | Firefox | not applicable | - |
JAWS 2018.1811.2 | Edge 44 | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="location"]`- Launch JAWS and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="location"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: (not announced)
|
Narrator | Firefox | unknown | - |
Narrator | Chrome | unknown | - |
Narrator | IE | unknown | - |
NVDA 2019.0.1 | IE 11 | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="location"]`- Launch NVDA and IE.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="location"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current location"
|
NVDA 2019.0.1 | Edge 44.17763 | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="location"]`- Launch NVDA and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="location"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current location"
|
TalkBack | Firefox | unknown | - |
Voice Access (Android) | Firefox | not applicable | - |
VoiceOver (iOS) | Chrome | unknown | - |
VoiceOver (macOS) | Chrome | unknown | - |
VoiceOver (macOS) | Firefox | unknown | - |
Orca | Chrome | unknown | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Firefox | not applicable | - |
Windows Speech Recognition | Edge | not applicable | - |
Back to topExpectation for the aria-current attribute: convey the "page" value - applied to the hyperlink element
This expectation is applied to the hyperlink element. Expectations and results might differ when the the feature is applied to different roles.
This expectation is from the aria-current attribute feature.
Strength of this expectation for different types of assistive technologies:
- Screen Readers: MUST
- Voice Control: NA
Grading method:
Just one of the listed commands must pass for the expectation to pass.
AT | Browser | Has Support | Output |
---|
Dragon Naturally Speaking | Chrome | not applicable | - |
JAWS | Chrome | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="page"]`- Launch JAWS and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="page"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current page"
|
JAWS | IE | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="page"]`- Launch JAWS and IE.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="page"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current page"
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JAWS | Firefox | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="page"]`- Launch JAWS and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="page"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current page"
|
Narrator | Edge | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item (scan mode)) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="page"]`- Launch Narrator and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="page"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item (scan mode))- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: (not announced)
|
NVDA | Chrome | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="page"]`- Launch NVDA and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="page"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current page"
|
NVDA | Firefox | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="page"]`- Launch NVDA and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="page"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current page"
|
Orca | Firefox | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="page"]`- Launch Orca and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="page"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "navigation, list with 3 items, bullet, home visited link"
|
TalkBack | Chrome | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Swipe right (or alt+right arrow) (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="page"]`- Launch TalkBack and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="page"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Swipe right (or alt+right arrow) (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "home, link"
|
Voice Access (Android) | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (iOS) | Safari | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Safari | not applicable | - |
VoiceOver (iOS) | Safari | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Swipe Right (Next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="page"]`- Launch VoiceOver (iOS) and Safari.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="page"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Swipe Right (Next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current page"
|
VoiceOver (macOS) | Safari | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use VO + Right arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="page"]`- Launch VoiceOver (macOS) and Safari.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="page"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
VO + Right arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current page"
|
Windows Speech Recognition | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Extended Support for: aria-current attribute: convey the "page" value
These are less common combinations
AT | Browser | Has Support | Output |
---|
Dragon Naturally Speaking | IE | not applicable | - |
Dragon Naturally Speaking | Firefox | not applicable | - |
JAWS 2018.1811.2 | Edge 44 | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="page"]`- Launch JAWS and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="page"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: (not announced)
|
Narrator | Firefox | unknown | - |
Narrator | Chrome | unknown | - |
Narrator | IE | unknown | - |
NVDA 2019.0.1 | IE 11 | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="page"]`- Launch NVDA and IE.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="page"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current page"
|
NVDA 2019.0.1 | Edge 44.17763 | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="page"]`- Launch NVDA and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="page"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current page"
|
TalkBack | Firefox | unknown | - |
Voice Access (Android) | Firefox | not applicable | - |
VoiceOver (iOS) | Chrome | unknown | - |
VoiceOver (macOS) | Chrome | unknown | - |
VoiceOver (macOS) | Firefox | unknown | - |
Orca | Chrome | unknown | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Firefox | not applicable | - |
Windows Speech Recognition | Edge | not applicable | - |
Back to topExpectation for the aria-current attribute: convey the "step" value - applied to the hyperlink element
This expectation is applied to the hyperlink element. Expectations and results might differ when the the feature is applied to different roles.
This expectation is from the aria-current attribute feature.
Strength of this expectation for different types of assistive technologies:
- Screen Readers: MUST
- Voice Control: NA
Grading method:
Just one of the listed commands must pass for the expectation to pass.
AT | Browser | Has Support | Output |
---|
Dragon Naturally Speaking | Chrome | not applicable | - |
JAWS | Chrome | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="step"]`- Launch JAWS and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="step"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current step"
|
JAWS | IE | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="step"]`- Launch JAWS and IE.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="step"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current step"
|
JAWS | Firefox | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="step"]`- Launch JAWS and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="step"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current step"
|
Narrator | Edge | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item (scan mode)) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="step"]`- Launch Narrator and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="step"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item (scan mode))- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: (not announced)
|
NVDA | Chrome | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="step"]`- Launch NVDA and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="step"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current step"
|
NVDA | Firefox | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="step"]`- Launch NVDA and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="step"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current step"
|
Orca | Firefox | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="step"]`- Launch Orca and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="step"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "list with 3 items, 1. do this, visited link"
|
TalkBack | Chrome | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Swipe right (or alt+right arrow) (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="step"]`- Launch TalkBack and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="step"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Swipe right (or alt+right arrow) (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "do this, link"
|
Voice Access (Android) | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (iOS) | Safari | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Safari | not applicable | - |
VoiceOver (iOS) | Safari | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Swipe Right (Next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="step"]`- Launch VoiceOver (iOS) and Safari.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="step"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Swipe Right (Next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current step"
|
VoiceOver (macOS) | Safari | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use VO + Right arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="step"]`- Launch VoiceOver (macOS) and Safari.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="step"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
VO + Right arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current step"
|
Windows Speech Recognition | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Extended Support for: aria-current attribute: convey the "step" value
These are less common combinations
AT | Browser | Has Support | Output |
---|
Dragon Naturally Speaking | IE | not applicable | - |
Dragon Naturally Speaking | Firefox | not applicable | - |
JAWS 2018.1811.2 | Edge 44 | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="step"]`- Launch JAWS and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="step"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: (not announced)
|
Narrator | Firefox | unknown | - |
Narrator | Chrome | unknown | - |
Narrator | IE | unknown | - |
NVDA 2019.0.1 | IE 11 | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="step"]`- Launch NVDA and IE.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="step"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current step"
|
NVDA 2019.0.1 | Edge 44.17763 | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="step"]`- Launch NVDA and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="step"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current step"
|
TalkBack | Firefox | unknown | - |
Voice Access (Android) | Firefox | not applicable | - |
VoiceOver (iOS) | Chrome | unknown | - |
VoiceOver (macOS) | Chrome | unknown | - |
VoiceOver (macOS) | Firefox | unknown | - |
Orca | Chrome | unknown | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Firefox | not applicable | - |
Windows Speech Recognition | Edge | not applicable | - |
Back to topExpectation for the aria-current attribute: convey the "time" value - applied to the li element
This expectation is applied to the li element. Expectations and results might differ when the the feature is applied to different roles.
This expectation is from the aria-current attribute feature.
Strength of this expectation for different types of assistive technologies:
- Screen Readers: MUST
- Voice Control: NA
Grading method:
Just one of the listed commands must pass for the expectation to pass.
AT | Browser | Has Support | Output |
---|
Dragon Naturally Speaking | Chrome | not applicable | - |
JAWS | Chrome | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="time"]`- Launch JAWS and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="time"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current time"
|
JAWS | IE | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="time"]`- Launch JAWS and IE.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="time"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current time"
|
JAWS | Firefox | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="time"]`- Launch JAWS and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="time"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current time"
|
Narrator | Edge | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item (scan mode)) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="time"]`- Launch Narrator and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="time"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item (scan mode))- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: (not announced)
|
NVDA | Chrome | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="time"]`- Launch NVDA and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="time"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current time"
|
NVDA | Firefox | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="time"]`- Launch NVDA and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="time"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current time"
|
Orca | Firefox | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="time"]`- Launch Orca and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="time"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "bullet, 10am to 11am, keynote"
|
TalkBack | Chrome | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Swipe right (or alt+right arrow) (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="time"]`- Launch TalkBack and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="time"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Swipe right (or alt+right arrow) (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "10 am to 11 am: keynote"
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Voice Access (Android) | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (iOS) | Safari | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Safari | not applicable | - |
VoiceOver (iOS) | Safari | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Swipe Right (Next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="time"]`- Launch VoiceOver (iOS) and Safari.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="time"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Swipe Right (Next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current time"
|
VoiceOver (macOS) | Safari | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use VO + Right arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="time"]`- Launch VoiceOver (macOS) and Safari.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="time"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
VO + Right arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current time"
|
Windows Speech Recognition | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Extended Support for: aria-current attribute: convey the "time" value
These are less common combinations
AT | Browser | Has Support | Output |
---|
Dragon Naturally Speaking | IE | not applicable | - |
Dragon Naturally Speaking | Firefox | not applicable | - |
JAWS 2018.1811.2 | Edge 44 | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="time"]`- Launch JAWS and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="time"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: (not announced)
|
Narrator | Firefox | unknown | - |
Narrator | Chrome | unknown | - |
Narrator | IE | unknown | - |
NVDA 2019.0.1 | IE 11 | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="time"]`- Launch NVDA and IE.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="time"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current time"
|
NVDA 2019.0.1 | Edge 44.17763 | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="time"]`- Launch NVDA and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="time"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current time"
|
TalkBack | Firefox | unknown | - |
Voice Access (Android) | Firefox | not applicable | - |
VoiceOver (iOS) | Chrome | unknown | - |
VoiceOver (macOS) | Chrome | unknown | - |
VoiceOver (macOS) | Firefox | unknown | - |
Orca | Chrome | unknown | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Firefox | not applicable | - |
Windows Speech Recognition | Edge | not applicable | - |
Back to topExpectation for the aria-current attribute: convey the "true" value - applied to the hyperlink element
This expectation is applied to the hyperlink element. Expectations and results might differ when the the feature is applied to different roles.
This expectation is from the aria-current attribute feature.
Strength of this expectation for different types of assistive technologies:
- Screen Readers: MUST
- Voice Control: NA
Grading method:
Just one of the listed commands must pass for the expectation to pass.
AT | Browser | Has Support | Output |
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Dragon Naturally Speaking | Chrome | not applicable | - |
JAWS | Chrome | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="true"]`- Launch JAWS and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="true"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current"
|
JAWS | IE | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="true"]`- Launch JAWS and IE.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="true"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current"
|
JAWS | Firefox | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="true"]`- Launch JAWS and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="true"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current"
|
Narrator | Edge | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item (scan mode)) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="true"]`- Launch Narrator and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="true"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item (scan mode))- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: (not announced)
|
NVDA | Chrome | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="true"]`- Launch NVDA and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="true"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current"
|
NVDA | Firefox | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="true"]`- Launch NVDA and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="true"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current"
|
Orca | Firefox | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="true"]`- Launch Orca and Firefox.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="true"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "list with 3 items, bullet, apples, visited link"
|
TalkBack | Chrome | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Swipe right (or alt+right arrow) (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="true"]`- Launch TalkBack and Chrome.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="true"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Swipe right (or alt+right arrow) (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "apples, link"
|
Voice Access (Android) | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (iOS) | Safari | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Safari | not applicable | - |
VoiceOver (iOS) | Safari | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use Swipe Right (Next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="true"]`- Launch VoiceOver (iOS) and Safari.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="true"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Swipe Right (Next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current"
|
VoiceOver (macOS) | Safari | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use VO + Right arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="true"]`- Launch VoiceOver (macOS) and Safari.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="true"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
VO + Right arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current"
|
Windows Speech Recognition | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Extended Support for: aria-current attribute: convey the "true" value
These are less common combinations
AT | Browser | Has Support | Output |
---|
Dragon Naturally Speaking | IE | not applicable | - |
Dragon Naturally Speaking | Firefox | not applicable | - |
JAWS 2018.1811.2 | Edge 44 | none | - Result: (fail)
Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="true"]`- Launch JAWS and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="true"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
Down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: (not announced)
|
Narrator | Firefox | unknown | - |
Narrator | Chrome | unknown | - |
Narrator | IE | unknown | - |
NVDA 2019.0.1 | IE 11 | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="true"]`- Launch NVDA and IE.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="true"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current"
|
NVDA 2019.0.1 | Edge 44.17763 | yes | - Result: (pass)
Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `*[aria-current="true"]`- Launch NVDA and Edge.
- Navigate to the test page.
- Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:
*[aria-current="true"] - If multiple elements match the selector, repeat this test for all instances. However, choose a single instance to report against. If you feel that the selector should be more specific, please open a GitHub Issue.
- Position and configure the screen reader so that the following conditions are met
- Virtual focus is: before target
- Keyboard focus is: before target
- Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode)
- Issue the command:
down arrow (Read next item)- After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
- Record results for the relevant expectations
- Output: "current"
|
TalkBack | Firefox | unknown | - |
Voice Access (Android) | Firefox | not applicable | - |
VoiceOver (iOS) | Chrome | unknown | - |
VoiceOver (macOS) | Chrome | unknown | - |
VoiceOver (macOS) | Firefox | unknown | - |
Orca | Chrome | unknown | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Chrome | not applicable | - |
Voice Control (MacOS) | Firefox | not applicable | - |
Windows Speech Recognition | Edge | not applicable | - |
Back to topDates and Versions of tested combinations
AT | AT Version | Browser | Browser version | OS version | Date tested |
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JAWS | 2018.1811.2 | Chrome | 73 | 1809 | 2019-03-29 |
JAWS | 2018.1811.2 | IE | 11 | 1809 | 2019-03-29 |
JAWS | 2018.1811.2 | Firefox | 66 | 1809 | 2019-03-29 |
Narrator | 1809 | Edge | 44.17763 | 1809 | 2019-03-29 |
NVDA | 2019.0.1 | Chrome | 73 | 1809 | 2019-03-29 |
NVDA | 2019.0.1 | Firefox | 66 | 1809 | 2019-03-29 |
Orca | 3.31.4 | Firefox | 69 | Ubuntu 19.04 | 2019-09-16 |
TalkBack | 7.3.0 | Chrome | 75 | 7.0 | 2019-07-27 |
VoiceOver (iOS) | 12.2 | Safari | 12.2 | 12.2 | 2019-03-29 |
VoiceOver (macOS) | 10.14.4 | Safari | 12.1 | 10.14.4 | 2019-03-29 |
History
- 2019-03-29 Test created
- 2019-07-27 Talkback results added
- 2019-09-16 Added orca results