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Test: aria-current change test

Screen Reader support level: unknown

Voice Control support level: unknown

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Tests changes of the aria-current attribute.

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Summary of Screen Reader support by expectation

aria-current attribute
ExpectationJAWSNarratorNVDAOrcaTalkBackVoiceOver (iOS)VoiceOver (macOS)
ChromeEdgeFirefoxEdgeChromeEdgeFirefoxFirefoxChromeSafariSafari
SHOULD convey when the state is added applied to: placeholder link elementnonenonenonenonesupportedsupportedsupportednonenonesupportednone

* means that some support is hidden behind settings

Summary of Voice Control support by expectation

aria-current attribute
ExpectationDragon Naturally SpeakingVoice Access (Android)Voice Control (iOS)Voice Control (MacOS)Windows Speech RecognitionWindows Voice Access
ChromeChromeSafariSafariEdgeChromeEdgeChrome
Not applicable

* means that some support is hidden behind settings

Detailed support results by expectation

Expectation for the aria-current attribute: convey when the state is added - applied to the placeholder link element

This expectation is applied to the placeholder link 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: SHOULD
  • Voice Control: NA

Examples:

  • If focus is on a link that becomes the current link upon activation, then the screen reader should announce the new current state (this can be helpful in the context of a single-page-application).

Grading method:

Just one of the listed commands must pass for the expectation to pass.

ATBrowserHas SupportOutput
Dragon Naturally SpeakingChromenot applicable-
JAWSChromenone
  • Result: (fail)
    • Test Case: Use Enter (Activate Link) to navigate forward to `#target1-activate`
      1. Launch JAWS and Chrome.
      2. Navigate to the test page.
      3. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:#target1-activate
        • 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.
      4. 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)
      5. Issue the command: Enter (Activate Link)
        • After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
      6. Record results for the relevant expectations
    • Output: "enter"
    • Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support.
Grading Note: There is no known/documented support. There may still be support for this expectation, but it is undocumented. If this is the case, please report this issue.
JAWSEdgenone
  • Result: (fail)
    • Test Case: Use Enter (Activate Link) to navigate forward to `#target1-activate`
      1. Launch JAWS and Edge.
      2. Navigate to the test page.
      3. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:#target1-activate
        • 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.
      4. 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)
      5. Issue the command: Enter (Activate Link)
        • After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
      6. Record results for the relevant expectations
    • Output: "enter"
    • Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support.
Grading Note: There is no known/documented support. There may still be support for this expectation, but it is undocumented. If this is the case, please report this issue.
JAWSFirefoxnone
  • Result: (fail)
    • Test Case: Use Enter (Activate Link) to navigate forward to `#target1-activate`
      1. Launch JAWS and Firefox.
      2. Navigate to the test page.
      3. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:#target1-activate
        • 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.
      4. 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)
      5. Issue the command: Enter (Activate Link)
        • After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
      6. Record results for the relevant expectations
    • Output: "enter"
    • Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support.
Grading Note: There is no known/documented support. There may still be support for this expectation, but it is undocumented. If this is the case, please report this issue.
NarratorEdgenone
  • Result: (fail)
    • Test Case: Use Shift + enter or Shift + Spacebar (Activate Item (secondary action)) to navigate forward to `#target1-activate`
      1. Launch Narrator and Edge.
      2. Navigate to the test page.
      3. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:#target1-activate
        • 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.
      4. 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)
      5. Issue the command: Shift + enter or Shift + Spacebar (Activate Item (secondary action))
        • After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
      6. Record results for the relevant expectations
    • Output: silence
    • Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support.
Grading Note: There is no known/documented support. There may still be support for this expectation, but it is undocumented. If this is the case, please report this issue.
NVDAChromeyes
  • Result: (pass)
    • Test Case: Use Enter (Activate Link) to navigate forward to `#target1-activate`
      1. Launch NVDA and Chrome.
      2. Navigate to the test page.
      3. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:#target1-activate
        • 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.
      4. 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)
      5. Issue the command: Enter (Activate Link)
        • After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
      6. Record results for the relevant expectations
    • Output: "current page"
NVDAEdgeyes
  • Result: (pass)
    • Test Case: Use Enter (Activate Link) to navigate forward to `#target1-activate`
      1. Launch NVDA and Edge.
      2. Navigate to the test page.
      3. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:#target1-activate
        • 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.
      4. 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)
      5. Issue the command: Enter (Activate Link)
        • After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
      6. Record results for the relevant expectations
    • Output: "current page"
NVDAFirefoxyes
  • Result: (pass)
    • Test Case: Use Enter (Activate Link) to navigate forward to `#target1-activate`
      1. Launch NVDA and Firefox.
      2. Navigate to the test page.
      3. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:#target1-activate
        • 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.
      4. 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)
      5. Issue the command: Enter (Activate Link)
        • After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
      6. Record results for the relevant expectations
    • Output: "current page"
OrcaFirefoxnone
  • Result: (fail)
    • Test Case: Use Enter (Activate Link) to navigate forward to `#target1-activate`
      1. Launch Orca and Firefox.
      2. Navigate to the test page.
      3. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:#target1-activate
        • 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.
      4. 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)
      5. Issue the command: Enter (Activate Link)
        • After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
      6. Record results for the relevant expectations
    • Output: "return"
    • Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support.
Grading Note: There is no known/documented support. There may still be support for this expectation, but it is undocumented. If this is the case, please report this issue.
TalkBackChromenone
  • Result: (fail)
    • Test Case: Use double tap (Activate link) to navigate forward to `#target1-activate`
      1. Launch TalkBack and Chrome.
      2. Navigate to the test page.
      3. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:#target1-activate
        • 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.
      4. 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)
      5. Issue the command: double tap (Activate link)
        • After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
      6. Record results for the relevant expectations
    • Output: earcon
    • Result Notes: The earcon simply provides feedback that the link was activated, not that it is now the current page
    • Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support.
Grading Note: There is no known/documented support. There may still be support for this expectation, but it is undocumented. If this is the case, please report this issue.
Voice Access (Android)Chromenot applicable-
Voice Control (iOS)Safarinot applicable-
Voice Control (MacOS)Safarinot applicable-
VoiceOver (iOS)Safariyes
  • Result: (pass)
    • Test Case: Use Double tap (Activate Link) to navigate forward to `#target1-activate`
      1. Launch VoiceOver (iOS) and Safari.
      2. Navigate to the test page.
      3. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:#target1-activate
        • 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.
      4. 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)
      5. Issue the command: Double tap (Activate Link)
        • After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
      6. Record results for the relevant expectations
    • Output: "about (target) current page link"
VoiceOver (macOS)Safarinone
  • Result: (fail)
    • Test Case: Use Enter (Activate Link) to navigate forward to `#target1-activate`
      1. Launch VoiceOver (macOS) and Safari.
      2. Navigate to the test page.
      3. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:#target1-activate
        • 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.
      4. 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)
      5. Issue the command: Enter (Activate Link)
        • After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target
      6. Record results for the relevant expectations
    • Output: earcon
    • Result Notes: The earcon simply provides feedback that the link was activated, not that it is now the current page
    • Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support.
Grading Note: There is no known/documented support. There may still be support for this expectation, but it is undocumented. If this is the case, please report this issue.
Windows Speech RecognitionEdgenot applicable-
Windows Speech RecognitionChromenot applicable-
Windows Voice AccessEdgenot applicable-
Windows Voice AccessChromenot applicable-
Windows KeyboardChromenot applicable-
Windows KeyboardFirefoxnot applicable-
Windows KeyboardEdgenot applicable-
Mac KeyboardChromenot applicable-
Mac KeyboardSafarinot applicable-
iOS KeyboardSafarinot applicable-
Android KeyboardChromenot applicable-

Extended Support for: aria-current attribute: convey when the state is added

These are less common combinations

ATBrowserHas SupportOutput
Dragon Naturally SpeakingIEnot applicable-
Dragon Naturally SpeakingFirefoxnot applicable-
JAWSIEunknown-
NarratorFirefoxunknown-
NarratorChromeunknown-
NarratorIEunknown-
NVDAIEunknown-
TalkBackFirefoxunknown-
Voice Access (Android)Firefoxnot applicable-
VoiceOver (iOS)Chromeunknown-
VoiceOver (macOS)Chromeunknown-
VoiceOver (macOS)Firefoxunknown-
OrcaChromeunknown-
Voice Control (MacOS)Chromenot applicable-
Voice Control (MacOS)Firefoxnot applicable-
Mac KeyboardFirefoxnot applicable-
Android KeyboardFirefoxnot applicable-
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Dates and Versions of tested combinations

ATAT VersionBrowserBrowser versionOS versionDate tested
JAWS2023.2302.15Chrome111Windows 11 version 22H22023-03-04
JAWS2023.2302.15Edge111Windows 11 version 22H22023-03-04
JAWS2023.2302.15Firefox111Windows 11 version 22H22023-03-04
NarratorWindows 11 version 22H2Edge111Windows 11 version 22H22023-03-04
NVDA2023.1Chrome111Windows 11 version 22H22023-03-04
NVDA2023.1Edge111Windows 11 version 22H22023-03-04
NVDA2013.1Firefox111Windows 11 version 22H22023-03-04
Orca42.0Firefox108Ubuntu 22.042023-03-04
TalkBack13.5Chrome111132023-03-04
VoiceOver (iOS)16.4Safari16.416.42023-03-04
VoiceOver (macOS)13.2.1Safari16.313.2.12023-03-04

History

  • 2023-03-04 test added