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Test: Basic html file input test

Screen Reader support level: partial (28/44)

Voice Control support level: partial (8/15)

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A basic html file input test.

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Summary of Screen Reader support by expectation

input[type="file"] element
Expectation	JAWS			Narrator	NVDA			Orca	TalkBack	VoiceOver (iOS)	VoiceOver (macOS)
Expectation	Chrome	Edge	Firefox	Edge	Chrome	Edge	Firefox	Firefox	Chrome	Safari	Safari
MUST convey its name	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported
MUST convey its role	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported
MUST convey the current value	none	none	supported	none	none	none	supported	supported	none	supported	supported
MUST convey changes in value	none	none	none	none	none	none	none	none	none	none	supported
SHOULD provide shortcuts to jump to this role	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported	supported

* means that some support is hidden behind settings

Summary of Voice Control support by expectation

input[type="file"] element
Expectation	Dragon Naturally Speaking	Voice Access (Android)	Voice Control (iOS)	Voice Control (MacOS)	Windows Speech Recognition		Windows Voice Access
Expectation	Chrome	Chrome	Safari	Safari	Edge	Chrome	Edge	Chrome
MUST convey its name	none	supported	supported	none	supported	supported	unknown	unknown
MUST convey its role	none	supported	not applicable	supported	supported	supported	unknown	unknown

* means that some support is hidden behind settings

Detailed support results by expectation

Expectation for the input[type="file"] element: convey its name

This expectation is from the input[type="file"] element feature.

Rationale:

A screen reader user needs to know what to enter.

Strength of this expectation for different types of assistive technologies:

Screen Readers: MUST
Voice Control: MUST

Examples:

A screen reader will announce the name (label).
Voice control software will let the user say something like "click <name>" to activate the control.

Grading method:

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

Notes:

For form inputs - commands to read line by line (down and up arrows in most windows screen readers) will not always result in the name being explicitly conveyed when the virtual focus is moved to an input where the label is visually displayed and programmatically associated with the input. This is acceptable because the name is implied by the fact that it should be naturally found in the reading order. Some screen readers choose to not convey the name in these cases, likely in an effort to reduce verbosity.

AT	Browser	Has Support	Output
Dragon Naturally Speaking	Chrome	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use "Click <text>" (Activate item by name) Launch Dragon Naturally Speaking and Chrome. Navigate to the test page. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:`input[type="file"]` 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. Issue the command: `"Click <text>"` (Activate item by name) Record results for the relevant expectations Output: command was not recognized Command Notes: said "click upload an image" 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.
JAWS	Chrome	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button, to activate press enter" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Insert + F3 (Open element list) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `Insert + F3` (Open element list) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "upload an image button"
JAWS	Edge	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button, to activate press enter" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Insert + F3 (Open element list) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `Insert + F3` (Open element list) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "upload an image button"
JAWS	Firefox	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "browse, button" Result Notes: implied by reading order Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, file upload, edit, browse..." Result: (fail) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "browse, button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "browse, button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Insert + F3 (Open element list) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `Insert + F3` (Open element list) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "upload an image browse... button"
Narrator	Edge	yes	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Down arrow (Jump to next item (scan mode)) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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` (Jump to next item (scan mode)) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "operation timed out" Result Notes: caused the browser to crash Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, file" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, enter name of file to upload, edit read only" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, enter name of file to upload, edit read only"
NVDA	Chrome	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, button, upload an image" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use NVDA + F7 (Open Elements List) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `NVDA + F7` (Open Elements List) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form fields as "upload an image; button"
NVDA	Edge	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, button, upload an image" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use NVDA + F7 (Open Elements List) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `NVDA + F7` (Open Elements List) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form fields as "upload an image; button"
NVDA	Firefox	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "clickable, upload an image, button, browse, no file selected" Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "browse, button, no file selected" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "browse, button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use NVDA + F7 (Open Elements List) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `NVDA + F7` (Open Elements List) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form fields as "browse... button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support.
Orca	Firefox	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, clickable, push button, no file selected" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image" Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Tab (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "browse, push button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (pass) Test Case: Use alt + shift + f (Open list of form fields) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 + f` (Open list of form fields) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "upload an image; push button; browse..."
TalkBack	Chrome	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Swipe right (or alt+right arrow) (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Swipe down (alt+c) (next control (correct reading control must be selected)) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 down (alt+c)` (next control (correct reading control must be selected)) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button"
Voice Access (Android)	Chrome	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use "Tap <text>" or just "<text>" (Activate item by name) Launch Voice Access (Android) and Chrome. Navigate to the test page. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:`input[type="file"]` 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. Issue the command: `"Tap <text>" or just "<text>"` (Activate item by name) Record results for the relevant expectations Output: input was activated Command Notes: said "tap upload an image"
Voice Control (iOS)	Safari	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use "Tap <text>" (Activate item by name) Launch Voice Control (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:`input[type="file"]` 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. Issue the command: `"Tap <text>"` (Activate item by name) Record results for the relevant expectations Output: input was activated"" Command Notes: said "tap upload an image"
Voice Control (MacOS)	Safari	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use "Click <text>" (Activate item by name) Launch Voice Control (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:`input[type="file"]` 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. Issue the command: `"Click <text>"` (Activate item by name) Record results for the relevant expectations Output: command was not recognized Command Notes: said "click upload an image" 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.
VoiceOver (iOS)	Safari	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Swipe Right (Next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, no file selected, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Swipe down (next form control (correct item type must be selected)) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 down` (next form control (correct item type must be selected)) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, no file selected, button"
VoiceOver (macOS)	Safari	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use VO + Right arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "no file selected, upload an image, file upload button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "no file selected, upload an image, file upload button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use VO + Command + J (Next Form Control) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 + Command + J` (Next Form Control) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "no file selected, upload an image, file upload button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use VO + U (Open Rotor) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `VO + U` (Open Rotor) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "no file selected Upload an image file upload button"
Windows Speech Recognition	Edge	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use "Click <text>" (Activate item by name) Launch Windows Speech Recognition and Edge. Navigate to the test page. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:`input[type="file"]` 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. Issue the command: `"Click <text>"` (Activate item by name) Record results for the relevant expectations Output: role was activated Command Notes: said "click upload an image"
Windows Speech Recognition	Chrome	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use "Click <text>" (Activate item by name) Launch Windows Speech Recognition and Chrome. Navigate to the test page. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:`input[type="file"]` 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. Issue the command: `"Click <text>"` (Activate item by name) Record results for the relevant expectations Output: role was activated Command Notes: said "click upload an image"
Windows Voice Access	Edge	unknown	-
Windows Voice Access	Chrome	unknown	-
Windows Keyboard	Chrome	not applicable	-
Windows Keyboard	Firefox	not applicable	-
Windows Keyboard	Edge	not applicable	-
Mac Keyboard	Chrome	not applicable	-
Mac Keyboard	Safari	not applicable	-
iOS Keyboard	Safari	not applicable	-
Android Keyboard	Chrome	not applicable	-

Extended Support for: input[type="file"] element: convey its name

These are less common combinations

AT	Browser	Has Support	Output
Dragon Naturally Speaking	IE	unknown	-
Dragon Naturally Speaking	Firefox	unknown	-
JAWS 2020.1912.11	IE 11	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, file upload, edit, browse..." Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button, to activate press space bar" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, file upload, edit" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, file upload, edit" Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Insert + F3 (Open element list) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `Insert + F3` (Open element list) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form fields as "browse ... button"
Narrator	Firefox	unknown	-
Narrator	Chrome	unknown	-
Narrator	IE	unknown	-
NVDA	IE	unknown	-
TalkBack	Firefox	unknown	-
Voice Access (Android)	Firefox	unknown	-
VoiceOver (iOS)	Chrome	unknown	-
VoiceOver (macOS)	Chrome	unknown	-
VoiceOver (macOS)	Firefox	unknown	-
Orca	Chrome	unknown	-
Voice Control (MacOS)	Chrome	unknown	-
Voice Control (MacOS)	Firefox	unknown	-
Mac Keyboard	Firefox	not applicable	-
Android Keyboard	Firefox	not applicable	-

Expectation for the input[type="file"] element: convey its role

This expectation is from the input[type="file"] element feature.

Rationale:

A screen reader user needs to know how they can interact with the element. Voice control software might use the role to help users activate controls that do not have a visible name.

Strength of this expectation for different types of assistive technologies:

Screen Readers: MUST
Voice Control: MUST

Examples:

A screen reader might be announce the role as "text input", "edit", "edit file", etc.
Voice control software will let the user say something like "click text box" to focus a the input or flag the role with a number.

Grading method:

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

AT	Browser	Has Support	Output
Dragon Naturally Speaking	Chrome	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Click <role> (Click Type) Launch Dragon Naturally Speaking and Chrome. Navigate to the test page. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:`input[type="file"]` 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. Issue the command: `Click <role>` (Click Type) Record results for the relevant expectations Output: command was not recognized Command Notes: said "click edit" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Click <role> (Click Type) Launch Dragon Naturally Speaking and Chrome. Navigate to the test page. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:`input[type="file"]` 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. Issue the command: `Click <role>` (Click Type) Record results for the relevant expectations Output: command was not recognized Command Notes: said "click edit" 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.
JAWS	Chrome	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button, to activate press enter" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Insert + F3 (Open element list) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `Insert + F3` (Open element list) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "upload an image button"
JAWS	Edge	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button, to activate press enter" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Insert + F3 (Open element list) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `Insert + F3` (Open element list) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "upload an image button"
JAWS	Firefox	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "browse, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, file upload, edit, browse..." Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "browse, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Insert + F3 (Open element list) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `Insert + F3` (Open element list) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "upload an image browse... button"
Narrator	Edge	yes	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Down arrow (Jump to next item (scan mode)) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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` (Jump to next item (scan mode)) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "operation timed out" Result Notes: caused the browser to crash Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, file" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, enter name of file to upload, edit read only"
NVDA	Chrome	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, button, upload an image" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use NVDA + F7 (Open Elements List) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `NVDA + F7` (Open Elements List) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form fields as "upload an image; button"
NVDA	Edge	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, button, upload an image" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use NVDA + F7 (Open Elements List) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `NVDA + F7` (Open Elements List) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form fields as "upload an image; button"
NVDA	Firefox	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "clickable, upload an image, button, browse, no file selected" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "browse, button, no file selected" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "browse, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use NVDA + F7 (Open Elements List) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `NVDA + F7` (Open Elements List) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form fields as "browse... button"
Orca	Firefox	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, clickable, push button, no file selected" Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "browse, push button" Result Notes: name was not conveyed Result: (pass) Test Case: Use alt + shift + f (Open list of form fields) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 + f` (Open list of form fields) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "upload an image; push button; browse..."
TalkBack	Chrome	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Swipe right (or alt+right arrow) (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Swipe down (alt+c) (next control (correct reading control must be selected)) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 down (alt+c)` (next control (correct reading control must be selected)) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button"
Voice Access (Android)	Chrome	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use "Show numbers" (Turn on the numbers overlay) Launch Voice Access (Android) and Chrome. Navigate to the test page. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:`input[type="file"]` 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. Issue the command: `"Show numbers"` (Turn on the numbers overlay) Record results for the relevant expectations Output: input was flagged with a number
Voice Control (iOS)	Safari	not applicable	-
Voice Control (MacOS)	Safari	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use "Show numbers" (Turn on the numbers overlay) Launch Voice Control (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:`input[type="file"]` 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. Issue the command: `"Show numbers"` (Turn on the numbers overlay) Record results for the relevant expectations Output: input was flagged with a number
VoiceOver (iOS)	Safari	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Swipe Right (Next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, no file selected, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Swipe down (next form control (correct item type must be selected)) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 down` (next form control (correct item type must be selected)) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, no file selected, button"
VoiceOver (macOS)	Safari	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use VO + Right arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "no file selected, upload an image, file upload button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "no file selected, upload an image, file upload button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use VO + Command + J (Next Form Control) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 + Command + J` (Next Form Control) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "no file selected, upload an image, file upload button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use VO + U (Open Rotor) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `VO + U` (Open Rotor) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "no file selected Upload an image file upload button"
Windows Speech Recognition	Edge	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use "Show numbers" (Turn on the numbers overlay) Launch Windows Speech Recognition and Edge. Navigate to the test page. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:`input[type="file"]` 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. Issue the command: `"Show numbers"` (Turn on the numbers overlay) Record results for the relevant expectations Output: role was flagged with a number Command Notes: said "show numbers"
Windows Speech Recognition	Chrome	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use "Show numbers" (Turn on the numbers overlay) Launch Windows Speech Recognition and Chrome. Navigate to the test page. Find the target element(s) that you will test against. Identify all elements that match this selector:`input[type="file"]` 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. Issue the command: `"Show numbers"` (Turn on the numbers overlay) Record results for the relevant expectations Output: role was flagged with a number Command Notes: said "show numbers"
Windows Voice Access	Edge	unknown	-
Windows Voice Access	Chrome	unknown	-
Windows Keyboard	Chrome	not applicable	-
Windows Keyboard	Firefox	not applicable	-
Windows Keyboard	Edge	not applicable	-
Mac Keyboard	Chrome	not applicable	-
Mac Keyboard	Safari	not applicable	-
iOS Keyboard	Safari	not applicable	-
Android Keyboard	Chrome	not applicable	-

Extended Support for: input[type="file"] element: convey its role

These are less common combinations

AT	Browser	Has Support	Output
Dragon Naturally Speaking	IE	unknown	-
Dragon Naturally Speaking	Firefox	unknown	-
JAWS 2020.1912.11	IE 11	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, file upload, edit, browse..." Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button, to activate press space bar" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, file upload, edit" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Insert + F3 (Open element list) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `Insert + F3` (Open element list) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form fields as "browse ... button"
Narrator	Firefox	unknown	-
Narrator	Chrome	unknown	-
Narrator	IE	unknown	-
NVDA	IE	unknown	-
TalkBack	Firefox	unknown	-
Voice Access (Android)	Firefox	unknown	-
VoiceOver (iOS)	Chrome	unknown	-
VoiceOver (macOS)	Chrome	unknown	-
VoiceOver (macOS)	Firefox	unknown	-
Orca	Chrome	unknown	-
Voice Control (MacOS)	Chrome	unknown	-
Voice Control (MacOS)	Firefox	unknown	-
Mac Keyboard	Firefox	not applicable	-
Android Keyboard	Firefox	not applicable	-

Expectation for the input[type="file"] element: convey the current value

This expectation is from the input[type="file"] element feature.

Rationale:

A screen reader user needs to know the current value of the input.

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	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button, to activate press enter" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Insert + F3 (Open element list) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `Insert + F3` (Open element list) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "upload an image button" 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.
JAWS	Edge	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button, to activate press enter" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Insert + F3 (Open element list) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `Insert + F3` (Open element list) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "upload an image button" 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.
JAWS	Firefox	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "browse, button" Result Notes: the value is a separate item from the button in reading mode Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, file upload, edit, browse..." Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "browse, button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Insert + F3 (Open element list) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `Insert + F3` (Open element list) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "upload an image browse... button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support.
Narrator	Edge	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Down arrow (Jump to next item (scan mode)) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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` (Jump to next item (scan mode)) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "operation timed out" Result Notes: caused the browser to crash Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, file" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, enter name of file to upload, edit read only" 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.
NVDA	Chrome	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, button, upload an image" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use NVDA + F7 (Open Elements List) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `NVDA + F7` (Open Elements List) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form fields as "upload an image; button" 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.
NVDA	Edge	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, button, upload an image" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use NVDA + F7 (Open Elements List) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `NVDA + F7` (Open Elements List) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form fields as "upload an image; button" 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.
NVDA	Firefox	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "clickable, upload an image, button, browse, no file selected" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "browse, button, no file selected" Result: (fail) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "browse, button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use NVDA + F7 (Open Elements List) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `NVDA + F7` (Open Elements List) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form fields as "browse... button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support.
Orca	Firefox	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, clickable, push button, no file selected" Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Tab (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "browse, push button" Result Notes: name was not conveyed Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use alt + shift + f (Open list of form fields) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 + f` (Open list of form fields) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "upload an image; push button; browse..." Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support.
TalkBack	Chrome	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Swipe right (or alt+right arrow) (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Swipe down (alt+c) (next control (correct reading control must be selected)) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 down (alt+c)` (next control (correct reading control must be selected)) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" 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)	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 `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, no file selected, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Swipe down (next form control (correct item type must be selected)) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 down` (next form control (correct item type must be selected)) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, no file selected, button"
VoiceOver (macOS)	Safari	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use VO + Right arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "no file selected, upload an image, file upload button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "no file selected, upload an image, file upload button" Result: (fail) Test Case: Use VO + Command + J (Next Form Control) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 + Command + J` (Next Form Control) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "no file selected, upload an image, file upload button" Grading note: This command may be expected to fail. This result simply indicates that it did not yield support. Result: (pass) Test Case: Use VO + U (Open Rotor) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `VO + U` (Open Rotor) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "no file selected Upload an image file upload button"
Windows Speech Recognition	Edge	not applicable	-
Windows Speech Recognition	Chrome	not applicable	-
Windows Voice Access	Edge	not applicable	-
Windows Voice Access	Chrome	not applicable	-
Windows Keyboard	Chrome	not applicable	-
Windows Keyboard	Firefox	not applicable	-
Windows Keyboard	Edge	not applicable	-
Mac Keyboard	Chrome	not applicable	-
Mac Keyboard	Safari	not applicable	-
iOS Keyboard	Safari	not applicable	-
Android Keyboard	Chrome	not applicable	-

Extended Support for: input[type="file"] element: convey the current value

These are less common combinations

AT	Browser	Has Support	Output
Dragon Naturally Speaking	IE	not applicable	-
Dragon Naturally Speaking	Firefox	not applicable	-
JAWS 2020.1912.11	IE 11	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Down arrow (Read next item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: "upload an image, file upload, edit, browse..." Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Tab (Read next focusable item) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Read next focusable item) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button, to activate press space bar" Result: (fail) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, file upload, edit" Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Insert + F3 (Open element list) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `Insert + F3` (Open element list) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form fields as "browse ... button"
Narrator	Firefox	unknown	-
Narrator	Chrome	unknown	-
Narrator	IE	unknown	-
NVDA	IE	unknown	-
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	-
Mac Keyboard	Firefox	not applicable	-
Android Keyboard	Firefox	not applicable	-

Expectation for the input[type="file"] element: convey changes in value

This expectation is from the input[type="file"] element feature.

Rationale:

The user needs to know that the value was successfully changed.

Strength of this expectation for different types of assistive technologies:

Screen Readers: MUST
Voice Control: NA

Examples:

When the user enter texts, the screen reader will announce it back to them.

Grading method:

All of the listed commands must pass for the expectation to pass.

AT	Browser	Has Support	Output
Dragon Naturally Speaking	Chrome	not applicable	-
JAWS	Chrome	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Enter or Space (Activate Button) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Enter or Space` (Activate Button) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: announced the file input control without the current value Result Notes: the selected a file from the prompt and activated the button to open the file 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.
JAWS	Edge	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Enter or Space (Activate Button) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Enter or Space` (Activate Button) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: announced the file input control without the current value Result Notes: the selected a file from the prompt and activated the button to open the file 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.
JAWS	Firefox	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Enter or Space (Activate Button) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Enter or Space` (Activate Button) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: announced the title of the window Result Notes: the selected a file from the prompt and activated the button to open the file 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.
Narrator	Edge	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Enter or Space Bar (Activate Item (primary action)) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Enter or Space Bar` (Activate Item (primary action)) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: nothing was announced Result Notes: the selected a file from the prompt and activated the button to open the file 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.
NVDA	Chrome	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Enter or Space (Activate Button) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Enter or Space` (Activate Button) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: the window title was announced Result Notes: the selected a file from the prompt and activated the button to open the file 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.
NVDA	Edge	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Enter or Space (Activate Button) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Enter or Space` (Activate Button) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: the window title was announced Result Notes: the selected a file from the prompt and activated the button to open the file 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.
NVDA	Firefox	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Enter or Space (Activate Button) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Enter or Space` (Activate Button) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: the window title was announced Result Notes: the selected a file from the prompt and activated the button to open the file 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.
Orca	Firefox	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Enter or Space (Activate Button) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Enter or Space` (Activate Button) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: the input was announced without the value 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.
TalkBack	Chrome	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use double tap (or alt+enter) (Activate button) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `double tap (or alt+enter)` (Activate button) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: input was announced without the value Result Notes: took a picture and used that for the file 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)	Chrome	not applicable	-
Voice Control (iOS)	Safari	not applicable	-
Voice Control (MacOS)	Safari	not applicable	-
VoiceOver (iOS)	Safari	none	Result: (fail) Test Case: Use Double tap (Activate Button) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Double tap` (Activate Button) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: focus was lost and sent to the formatting options button at the top of safari, no indication of value was conveyed Result Notes: took a picture and used that for the file 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.
VoiceOver (macOS)	Safari	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use VO + space (Activate Button) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 + space` (Activate Button) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: input was focused with new value conveyed
Windows Speech Recognition	Edge	not applicable	-
Windows Speech Recognition	Chrome	not applicable	-
Windows Voice Access	Edge	not applicable	-
Windows Voice Access	Chrome	not applicable	-
Windows Keyboard	Chrome	not applicable	-
Windows Keyboard	Firefox	not applicable	-
Windows Keyboard	Edge	not applicable	-
Mac Keyboard	Chrome	not applicable	-
Mac Keyboard	Safari	not applicable	-
iOS Keyboard	Safari	not applicable	-
Android Keyboard	Chrome	not applicable	-

Extended Support for: input[type="file"] element: convey changes in value

These are less common combinations

AT	Browser	Has Support	Output
Dragon Naturally Speaking	IE	not applicable	-
Dragon Naturally Speaking	Firefox	not applicable	-
JAWS 2020.1912.11	IE 11	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Enter or Space (Activate Button) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Enter or Space` (Activate Button) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: announced the file input control with the current value Result Notes: the selected a file from the prompt and activated the button to open the file
Narrator	Firefox	unknown	-
Narrator	Chrome	unknown	-
Narrator	IE	unknown	-
NVDA	IE	unknown	-
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	-
Mac Keyboard	Firefox	not applicable	-
Android Keyboard	Firefox	not applicable	-

Expectation for the input[type="file"] element: provide shortcuts to jump to this role

This expectation is from the input[type="file"] element feature.

Rationale:

Screen reader users might want to quickly navigate to elements of this type.

Strength of this expectation for different types of assistive technologies:

Screen Readers: SHOULD
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 f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Insert + F3 (Open element list) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `Insert + F3` (Open element list) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "upload an image button"
JAWS	Edge	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Insert + F3 (Open element list) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `Insert + F3` (Open element list) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "upload an image button"
JAWS	Firefox	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "browse, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Insert + F3 (Open element list) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `Insert + F3` (Open element list) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "upload an image browse... button"
Narrator	Edge	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, enter name of file to upload, edit read only"
NVDA	Chrome	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use NVDA + F7 (Open Elements List) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `NVDA + F7` (Open Elements List) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form fields as "upload an image; button"
NVDA	Edge	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use NVDA + F7 (Open Elements List) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `NVDA + F7` (Open Elements List) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form fields as "upload an image; button"
NVDA	Firefox	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "browse, button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use NVDA + F7 (Open Elements List) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `NVDA + F7` (Open Elements List) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form fields as "browse... button"
Orca	Firefox	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Tab (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `Tab` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "browse, push button" Result Notes: name was not conveyed Result: (pass) Test Case: Use alt + shift + f (Open list of form fields) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 + f` (Open list of form fields) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "upload an image; push button; browse..."
TalkBack	Chrome	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Swipe down (alt+c) (next control (correct reading control must be selected)) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 down (alt+c)` (next control (correct reading control must be selected)) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, button"
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 down (next form control (correct item type must be selected)) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 down` (next form control (correct item type must be selected)) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, no file selected, button"
VoiceOver (macOS)	Safari	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use VO + Command + J (Next Form Control) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 + Command + J` (Next Form Control) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "no file selected, upload an image, file upload button" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use VO + U (Open Rotor) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `VO + U` (Open Rotor) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form controls as "no file selected Upload an image file upload button"
Windows Speech Recognition	Edge	not applicable	-
Windows Speech Recognition	Chrome	not applicable	-
Windows Voice Access	Edge	not applicable	-
Windows Voice Access	Chrome	not applicable	-
Windows Keyboard	Chrome	not applicable	-
Windows Keyboard	Firefox	not applicable	-
Windows Keyboard	Edge	not applicable	-
Mac Keyboard	Chrome	not applicable	-
Mac Keyboard	Safari	not applicable	-
iOS Keyboard	Safari	not applicable	-
Android Keyboard	Chrome	not applicable	-

Extended Support for: input[type="file"] element: provide shortcuts to jump to this role

These are less common combinations

AT	Browser	Has Support	Output
Dragon Naturally Speaking	IE	not applicable	-
Dragon Naturally Speaking	Firefox	not applicable	-
JAWS 2020.1912.11	IE 11	yes	Result: (pass) Test Case: Use f (Next form field) to navigate forward to `input[type="file"]` 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:`input[type="file"]` 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: `f` (Next form field) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: target Record results for the relevant expectations Output: "upload an image, file upload, edit" Result: (pass) Test Case: Use Insert + F3 (Open element list) 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:`input[type="file"]` 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 Mode is: auto (do not explicitly change the mode) Issue the command: `Insert + F3` (Open element list) After issuing the command, virtual focus should be: na Record results for the relevant expectations Output: in list of form fields as "browse ... button"
Narrator	Firefox	unknown	-
Narrator	Chrome	unknown	-
Narrator	IE	unknown	-
NVDA	IE	unknown	-
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	-
Mac Keyboard	Firefox	not applicable	-
Android Keyboard	Firefox	not applicable	-

Dates and Versions of tested combinations

AT	AT Version	Browser	Browser version	OS version	Date tested
Dragon Naturally Speaking	15.30	Chrome	77	Windows 10 version 1903	2019-10-16
JAWS	2021.2107.12	Chrome	92	Windows 10 version 21h1	2021-07-29
JAWS	2021.2107.12	Edge	92	Windows 10 version 21h1	2021-07-29
JAWS	2020.1912.11	Firefox	72	Windows 10 version 1909	2020-01-28
Narrator	Windows 10 version 1903	Edge	44	Windows 10 version 1903	2019-10-16
NVDA	2021.1	Chrome	92	Windows 10 version 21h1	2021-07-29
NVDA	2021.1	Edge	92	Windows 10 version 21h1	2021-07-29
NVDA	2019.2.1	Firefox	69	Windows 10 version 1903	2019-10-16
Orca	3.31.4	Firefox	69	Ubuntu 19.04	2019-10-16
TalkBack	7.3.0	Chrome	77	7.0	2019-10-16
Voice Access (Android)	3.1	Chrome	77	7.0	2019-10-16
Voice Control (iOS)	13.1.3	Safari	13.1	13.1.3	2019-10-16
Voice Control (MacOS)	10.15	Safari	13.0.2	10.15	2019-10-16
VoiceOver (iOS)	13.1.3	Safari	13.1	13.1.3	2019-10-16
VoiceOver (macOS)	10.15	Safari	13.0.2	10.15	2019-10-16
Windows Speech Recognition	Windows 10 version 1903	Edge	44	Windows 10 version 1903	2019-10-18
Windows Speech Recognition	Windows 10 version 1903	Chrome	77	Windows 10 version 1903	2019-10-18

History

2019-10-16 Test created
2019-10-18 Add wsr results
2021-07-29 Added Narrator results for NVDA and JAWS, updated NVDA+Chrome results.

Test: Basic html file input test

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Expectation for the input[type="file"] element: convey its name

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Extended Support for: input[type="file"] element: convey its name

Expectation for the input[type="file"] element: convey its role

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Strength of this expectation for different types of assistive technologies:

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Extended Support for: input[type="file"] element: convey its role

Expectation for the input[type="file"] element: convey the current value

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Strength of this expectation for different types of assistive technologies:

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Extended Support for: input[type="file"] element: convey the current value

Expectation for the input[type="file"] element: convey changes in value

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Strength of this expectation for different types of assistive technologies:

Examples:

Grading method:

Extended Support for: input[type="file"] element: convey changes in value

Expectation for the input[type="file"] element: provide shortcuts to jump to this role

Rationale:

Strength of this expectation for different types of assistive technologies:

Grading method:

Extended Support for: input[type="file"] element: provide shortcuts to jump to this role

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